boilover

[ boil-oh-ver ]

noun

1. the act or fact of boiling over:

   an automatic burner control that eliminates boilovers.

boilover

/ ˈbɔɪlˌəʊvə /

noun

1. a surprising result in a sporting event, esp in a horse race
2. a sudden conflict

Word History and Origins

Origin of boilover¹

Noun use of verb phrase boil over