boiling

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point.

2 Definition

An animation style with constantly changing wavy outlines, giving a shimmering or wobbling appearance.

Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.

Example Sentences
  • Boil some water in a pan.
2 Definition

To cook in boiling water.

Example Sentences
  • Boil the eggs for three minutes.
3 Definition

(of liquids) To begin to turn into a gas, seethe.

Example Sentences
  • Pure water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
4 Definition

To bring to a boil, to heat so as to cause the contents to boil.

5 Definition

(used only in progressive tenses, of weather) To be uncomfortably hot.

Example Sentences
  • It’s boiling outside!
6 Definition

(used only in progressive tenses) To feel uncomfortably hot.

Example Sentences
  • I’m boiling in here – could you open the window?
7 Definition

To form, or separate, by boiling or evaporation.

Example Sentences
  • to boil sugar or salt
8 Definition

To steep or soak in warm water.

9 Definition

To be agitated like boiling water; to bubble; to effervesce.

Example Sentences
  • the boiling waves of the sea
10 Definition

To be moved or excited with passion; to be hot or fervid.

Example Sentences
  • His blood boils with anger.
Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

That boils or boil.

Example Sentences
  • boiling kettle  boiling oil
2 Definition

Of a thing: extremely hot or active.

Example Sentences
  • The radiator is boiling – I’m going to turn it down a bit.
3 Definition

Of a person: feeling uncomfortably hot.

Example Sentences
  • I’m boiling – can’t we open a window?
4 Definition

Of the weather: very hot.

Example Sentences
  • It’s boiling out today!
Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of adjectives associated with heat) Extremely

Example Sentences
  • He was boiling mad.