boiling
/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ//ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/verb
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(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.
noun
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The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point.
An animation style with constantly changing wavy outlines, giving a shimmering or wobbling appearance.
adjective
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That boils or boil.
Example: boiling kettle boiling oil
Of a thing: extremely hot or active.
Example: The radiator is boiling – I’m going to turn it down a bit.
Of a person: feeling uncomfortably hot.
Example: I’m boiling – can’t we open a window?
Of the weather: very hot.
Example: It’s boiling out today!
adverb
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(of adjectives associated with heat) Extremely
Example: He was boiling mad.