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A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.

The point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour.

Example: Add the noodles when the water comes to the boil.

A dish of boiled food, especially based on seafood.

The collective noun for a group of hawks.

(of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.

Example: Boil some water in a pan.

To cook in boiling water.

Example: Boil the eggs for three minutes.

(of liquids) To begin to turn into a gas, seethe.

Example: Pure water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

To bring to a boil, to heat so as to cause the contents to boil.