boil away

phrase

: to boil until all (liquid) is gone
Cook the mixture until the liquid has boiled away.

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“Boil away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boil%20away. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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