noun#8,454 by frequency
boiling
/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point; The cooking or cleaning by immersing it in liquid that is boiling; A turmoil; a disturbance like that of bubbling water
- plural
- boilings
Meanings
- 1
The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point
Put the eggs into the boiling water.
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Put some salt into the boiling water.
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- 2
The cooking (of food) or cleaning (of an object) by immersing it in liquid (usually water) that is boiling
- 3
A turmoil; a disturbance like that of bubbling water
- 4
An animation style with constantly changing wavy outlines, giving a shimmering or wobbling appearancerare