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Meaning of boiling hot

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boiling

Pronunciation:/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ//ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: Boil some water in a pan.

  2. To cook in boiling water.

    Example: Boil the eggs for three minutes.

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

    Example: Pure water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

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

noun

Definitions

  1. The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point.

  2. An animation style with constantly changing wavy outlines, giving a shimmering or wobbling appearance.

adjective

Definitions

  1. That boils or boil.

    Example: boiling kettle  boiling oil

  2. Of a thing: extremely hot or active.

    Example: The radiator is boiling – I’m going to turn it down a bit.

  3. Of a person: feeling uncomfortably hot.

    Example: I’m boiling – can’t we open a window?

  4. Of the weather: very hot.

    Example: It’s boiling out today!

adverb

Definitions

  1. (of adjectives associated with heat) Extremely

    Example: He was boiling mad.