Make hot and wet (5)

I believe the answer is:

scald

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(Other definitions for scald that I've seen before include "Injure with steam" , "Injure with hot liquid" , "Burn with water" , "Heat (milk) to near boiling point" , "Hurt with hot water" .)

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