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Past tense for to burn the skin or flesh
“The wine was unusually tart and would cauterize his tongue on the first taste.”
Past tense for to sterilize or decontaminate by means of burning
“I am not certain it will get hot enough to cauterize the wound, but I saw my wife burn her hand using it once.”
Past tense for to close or seal a wound by means of burning
“Most people keep some styptic powder on hand to cauterize the bleeding if necessary.”
Past tense for to decrease in feeling or strength
“He had hoped time would cauterize old wounds, but seeing her once more had flayed them open again.”
Past tense for to decrease in feeling or strength
Past tense for to cover, fasten, strap or bind with a bandage
Having been seared or charred by fire or intense heat
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