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прижигать — meaning in English

prizhigat

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English meaning

cauterize verb To seal a wound by burning it with heat or a chemical agent, usually to stop bleeding or prevent infection.
sear verb To burn or scorch the surface of something with intense heat.

Senses

прижигать is used for these senses in English:

cauterize To burn and hence seal open tissue using a heated article or caustic agent so as to stop bleeding or minimise the risk of infection.
sear (transitive) To char, scorch, or burn the surface of (something) with a hot instrument.

sear — full definition

verb To burn or scorch the surface of something with intense heat.
adjective Dried up or withered, especially of plants.

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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”.

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 Russian words

приже́чь ожо́г шепта́ло обжигать