boiling
IPA: bˈɔɪɫɪŋ
noun
- (countable) The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point.
- (countable, figurative) A turmoil; a disturbance like that of bubbling water.
- (uncountable) An animation style with constantly changing wavy outlines, giving a shimmering or wobbling appearance.
adjective
- That boils or boil.
- (informal, hyperbolic) Of a thing: extremely hot or active.
- (informal, hyperbolic) Of a person: feeling uncomfortably hot.
- (informal, hyperbolic) Of the weather: very hot.
adverb
- (of adjectives associated with heat) Extremely
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Examples of "boiling" in Sentences
- I am studying on nucleate boiling.
- He was scalded by the boiling water.
- For boiling, choose those that have milt.
- Place the lids in boiling water to sterilize.
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