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.
adverb
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- boilingly adverb
- half-boiling adjective
- nonboiling adjective
Etymology
Origin of boiling
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; boil 1 + -ing 2
Example Sentences
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It’s unclear whether the gains in renewables will be enough to slow our planet from boiling, but these gains do matter.
From Salon
"When we first observed the vents through the ROV cameras, we were stunned by their diversity and beauty -- from shimmering, boiling fluids to thick microbial mats covering the chimneys."
From Science Daily
Over the past year, frustrations have reached a boiling point.
From BBC
These temperatures are far higher than those of earlier superconductors and are above the boiling point of liquid nitrogen, which is why scientists classify them as high temperature superconductors.
From Science Daily
He had been a target of supporters' anger for months, with long-term frustrations now boiling over as Wolves - 14 points from 17th place - stare at a return to the Championship.
From BBC
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