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sunscald

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Localized damage to the tissues of trees or their fruits caused by bright sunlight.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sunburn

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To suffer such damage.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sunburn

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From sun + scald.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: auringonpolttama — Damage on plants from sun heat
  • Finnish: auringonpolte — Damage on plants from sun heat
  • German: Sonnenbrand — Damage on plants from sun heat
  • Swedish: barkbrand — Damage on plants from sun heat