CAUTERIZING
Scrabble letter values: C3A1U1T1E1R1I1Z10I1N1G2 = 23
Definition
CAUTERIZING is the present participle of CAUTERIZE.
verb CAUTERIZE: burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent.
Synonyms of CAUTERIZE: cauterise, burn