frostbite
noun/ˈfrɔstbaɪt/
Frequency rank: #15,008 most common English word
Meaning
injury to body tissue caused by exposure to extreme cold, resulting in freezing of the skin and underlying tissues.
Example sentence
After hours in the freezing cold without gloves, he developed frostbite on his fingers.
Synonyms & related words
- freezing
- chilblain
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