rolling boil
noun
: a point where large bubbles rise quickly to the surface of the liquid
Bring the pot to a rolling boil.
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Bring large stockpot of salted water to rolling boil.
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Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2025
Over high heat, bring to rolling boil, one that cannot be stirred down, stir-ring constantly.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 6 Apr. 2024
Officials recommend bringing tap water to a vigorous, rolling boil for two minutes.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Jan. 2024
Bring water to rolling boil on stove, place six eggs in pan, cover, and remove from heat.
—Women's Health, 1 May 2023
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Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2025
Over high heat, bring to rolling boil, one that cannot be stirred down, stir-ring constantly.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 6 Apr. 2024
Officials recommend bringing tap water to a vigorous, rolling boil for two minutes.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Jan. 2024
Bring water to rolling boil on stove, place six eggs in pan, cover, and remove from heat.
—Women's Health, 1 May 2023
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“Rolling boil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rolling%20boil. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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