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Present participle for to burn the skin or flesh
“The wine was unusually tart and would cauterize his tongue on the first taste.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to cover, fasten, strap or bind with a bandage
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