boiling
Americanadjective
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having reached the boiling point; steaming or bubbling up under the action of heat.
boiling water.
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fiercely churning or swirling.
the boiling seas.
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(of anger, rage, etc.) intense; fierce; heated.
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Etymology
Origin of boiling
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; boil 1 + -ing 2
Example Sentences
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To explore those questions, scientists examined whether diabetes risk differed between French fries and potatoes prepared by boiling, baking, or mashing.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
He said the increasing temperature was a “recipe for a BLEVE,” or boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The boiling point of the chemical inside the tank, methyl methacrylate, is 101 degrees Celsius.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Bare midriff or not, Schiffer suggests bringing a layer if you’re sticking around for the night session: “You show up and it’s like boiling, and then by that night you’re freezing.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Nhamo was like a pot of boiling water.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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