Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rolling-boil

noun
/ˈroʊlɪŋ bɔɪl/
Definition
A vigorous boil with large bubbles continuously rising to the surface of a liquid, often used when cooking or preparing food.
Examples
  • When making pasta, wait for the water to reach a rolling-boil before adding the noodles.
  • The soup achieved a rolling-boil before the heat was reduced to let it simmer.
Meaning
A cooking term that describes a stage where a liquid is boiling rapidly and producing large bubbles, indicating that it is at a high temperature and ready for the next steps in a recipe.
Synonyms
  • vigorous boil
  • rapid boil
  • fervent boil