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boil1

 
 
pronunciation:
boIl
parts of speech:
verb, noun
phrases:
boil down, boil over
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part of speech: verb
inflections: boils, boiling, boiled
definition 1: of a liquid, to produce bubbles of water vapor when heated to a high enough temperature.
Water will boil when it reaches 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
similar words:
seethe, steam
definition 2: to be very angry.
She boiled at the news that she did not make the team.
synonyms:
rage
similar words:
ferment, seethe, simmer, sizzle, steam, stew
definition 3: to heat to boiling.
You must boil the water before pouring it over the tea leaves.
 
similar words:
cook
definition 4: to cook by boiling.
I like to boil eggs for breakfast.
synonyms:
poach
similar words:
brew, cook, simmer, steam, stew
phrase: boil down, boil over
 
part of speech: noun
definition: the state or act of boiling.
When the water reaches a boil, add the noodles.
derivations: boilable (adj.), boiling (adj.)
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  • boiler:
    a large appliance that supplies heat by boiling water to make steam.
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