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cauterize

/'k/O/t/@/,r/aI/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent

    verb.change

    Examples
    The surgeon cauterized the wart.
    Synonyms burn cauterise

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals

    verb.change

    Synonyms callous cauterise

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To burn or sear with a cautery or caustic.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

cautercauterantcauterisationcauterisecauterismcauterizationcauterycautioncautionarycautionercautionrycautious

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