; frostbitten
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbi-tᵊn
; frostbiting
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbī-tiŋ
Examples of frostbite in a Sentence
Cara Beth Lee, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2024
Still, in colder, wet climates, boots specifically designed for winter hiking prevent frostbite and provide more comfort.
—Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
The resident was found on exterior stairs with a severe head injury and frostbite.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2023
Forget risking frostbite just for some fresh air and vitamin D, right?
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2023
Before getting there, Marvell took a glove off and found his fingers blistered, a sign of severe frostbite.
—John Branch, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2023
Temperatures predicted at the summit are cold enough to cause frostbite in a minute or less, Tarasiewicz said.
—Amanda Gokee, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Feb. 2023
For starters, any oils or moisture on your skin will immediately evaporate in the vacuum, leaving a nasty frostbite behind in their departure.
—Popular Mechanics, 4 Aug. 2023
Healthcare providers treat frostbite by recovering as much of the affected tissue as possible.7
What Are the Effects of Cold Weather on Your Body?
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—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 28 July 2023
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