frostnip

/ˈfrɔːstnɪp/
noun
  1. A mild form of frostbite where the skin becomes very cold and numb but does not freeze, usually reversible with warming.
    • The hiker treated his frostnip by placing his hands in warm water.
    • After playing in the snow without gloves, she had frostnip on her fingertips.
    • Frostnip can cause tingling and paleness but usually heals quickly once you warm up.
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