blister

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Pronunciation
/ˈblɪstɚ/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A small bubble between the layers of the skin that contains watery or bloody fluid and is caused by friction and pressure, burning, freezing, chemical irritation, disease or infection.

2 Definition

A swelling on a plant.

3 Definition

Something applied to the skin to raise a blister; a vesicatory or other applied medicine.

4 Definition

A bubble, as on a painted surface.

5 Definition

(roofing) An enclosed pocket of air, which may be mixed with water or solvent vapor, trapped between impermeable layers of felt or between the membrane and substrate.

6 Definition

A type of pre-formed packaging made from plastic that contains cavities.

Example Sentences
  • blister card
7 Definition

A cause of annoyance

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To raise blisters on.

Example Sentences
  • a chemical agent that blisters the skin
2 Definition

To have a blister form.

3 Definition

To criticise severely.

4 Definition

To break out in blisters.