boiling

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Verb 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Adjective 1.4.1 Quotations 1.4.2 Translations 1.5 Adverb

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• Rhymes: -ɔɪlɪŋ

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boiling

1. Present participle of boil.

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boiling (plural boilings)

1. The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point.

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boiling (comparative more boiling, superlative most boiling)

1. That boils or boil.

   boiling kettle

   boiling oil

2. (of a thing, informal) Extremely hot.

   The radiator is boiling – I'm going to turn it down a bit.

3. (of a person, informal) Feeling uncomfortably hot.

   I'm boiling – can't we open a window?

4. (of the weather) Very hot.

   It's boiling out today!

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boiling (not comparable)

1. Extremely

   He was boiling mad.