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pústula — meaning in English

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English meaning

boil verb To heat a liquid until it bubbles and turns to vapor.
pustule noun A small spot on the skin filled with pus.

Senses

pústula is used for these senses in English:

boil A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.
pustule (dermatology) A small accumulation of pus in the epidermis or dermis.

boil — full definition

verb To heat a liquid until it bubbles and turns to vapor.
noun A painful, swollen, pus-filled lump on the skin caused by infection.

pustule — full definition

noun A small spot on the skin filled with pus.
noun A raised spot on the skin that contains pus.
noun Something similar to a pustule found on a plant or an animal; a small blister.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

furúnculo abcesso bubão carbúnculo cisto fervura ferver evaporar