boiling

boil·ing | \ ˈbȯi(-ə)-liŋ

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Definition of boiling

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : heated to the boiling point

b : torrid a boiling sun

2 : intensely agitated a boiling sea boiling with anger

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Definition of boiling (Entry 2 of 2)

: to an extreme degree : very boiling mad boiling hot

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Adjective I'm boiling in this suit. It is boiling in here. Adverb The sun was boiling hot. He is boiling mad at how he was treated.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas. — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Scientific American, "“Cosmic String” Gravitational Waves Could Solve Antimatter Mystery," 3 Mar. 2020 If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean. — Washington Post, "The perfect holiday gift: delicious, pantry-friendly nougat," 3 Dec. 2019 The simplest fix could be as easy as boiling water—boil a medium-size pot once or twice per week, and pour down the drain. — Country Living Staff, Country Living, "How to Get Rid of Drain Flies for Good," 14 Oct. 2019 Although boiling water is always a set temperature, eggs coming from the fridge or countertop are not. — Genevieve Ko, latimes.com, "How to make jammy eggs," 18 June 2019 Organizers shared tips to help prevent the virus, which include washing hands with soap for more than 30 seconds, eating food that is thoroughly cooked and boiling water before drinking. — Rachel Axon, USA TODAY, "Winter Olympics security workers hit with vomiting illness; military personnel called in for backup," 6 Feb. 2018 Organizers shared tips to help prevent the virus, which include washing hands with soap for more than 30 seconds, eating food that is thoroughly cooked and boiling water before drinking. — Rachel Axon, USA TODAY Sports, "32 Olympic security guards are quarantined after norovirus outbreak. Here’s how Team USA is staying safe," 6 Feb. 2018 More boiling water: Boil water advisories typically happen due to a water main break and/or a loss of pressure in the water system. — Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, "Here's what to do during a boil water advisory," 24 Oct. 2017 The station is home to two boiling water reactors, capable of powering more than 2.25 million homes and businesses. — Staff Report, The Aegis, "Peach Botton to hold open house June 14, testing sirens Wednesday," 6 June 2017

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“Boiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boiling. Accessed 27 Jan. 2021.

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