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Synonyms for eschar

Most common

crust scab

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A superficial structure of dead tissue, usually hardened, and commonly but not necessarily dark, adhering to underlying living or necrotic tissue, caused by gangrene or a burn.

Related words

Word family
escharotic
Other spellings
escar

Forms

Plural
eschars → crusts, scabs…

Example sentences

  • crust I didn't eat the bread because the crust was moldy.
  • scab Tom's wound was still weeping and had yet to scab over.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
escharrising
cruststeady
scabfalling

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters
scab1
5 letters
crust1