first-degree burn
nounDefinition of first-degree burn
: a mild burn characterized by heat, pain, and reddening of the burned surface but not exhibiting blistering or charring of tissues
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The backs of her legs were severely burned, with first-degree burns up her back, hip and right arm, according to a GoFundMe page set up to cover her medical expenses and lost wages. — Scottie Andrew And Brian Ries, CNN, "A model received second-degree burns in nightmare 'fire queen' photo shoot," 24 June 2019 This can mean preventing a first-degree burn from turning into a second-degree burn. — Emily Gaynor, Teen Vogue, "How to Treat a Curling Iron Burn," 9 Aug. 2018 Things heated up yesterday when one driver was beaten unconscious and another was taken to the hospital with first-degree burns after an acid attack, according to the Associated Press. — Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, "You Can't Use Uber in Barcelona Right Now," 26 July 2018 The welder, identified in the report as Brian Davis, suffered first-degree burns to both arms, his left hand and his face. — Marco Santana, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Welding gun sparked Pirates Dinner Theater fire, officials say," 30 May 2018 All on board suffered first-degree burns to their feet and legs. — Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, "Oakland County lakes see drowning, boat fire, watercraft collision," 28 May 2018 In 2010, medical journal Pediatrics published a report warning about deodorant spray as a cause of cold burns after two people suffered first-degree burns. — Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY, "'Deodorant challenge': Are teens really burning their arms to go viral?," 9 May 2018 One officer received a minor first-degree burn to the right hand. — Sarah Hauer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Accelerant used to start fire in Milwaukee apartment complex while police were in building," 8 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'first-degree burn.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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