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burns

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈbɝnz// UK //bˈɜːnz// burns

n. injuries to your skin or body caused by heat, fire, chemicals, or the sun. They can range from a small red spot to a serious wound.

n. injuries to tissues caused by heat, friction, electricity, radiation, or chemical exposure. Often classified by degree to indicate the depth of tissue damage.


SIMPLE

She treated the minor burns on her hand with cold water.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef suffered several small burns on his forearms from hot oil splashes during the busy dinner service.

COMPLEX

Medical professionals categorize burns into three primary types based on the severity of the damage to the skin's epidermal and dermal layers.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural when referring to multiple injuries or the general category of such wounds.

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