Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boiling-point
noun
/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/
Definition
The temperature at which a liquid turns into vapor.
Examples
- Water has a boiling point of 100 degrees Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
- The boiling point of a substance can change under different pressure conditions.
Meaning
Boiling point refers to the specific temperature at which a given liquid will start to boil and change state from liquid to gas.
Synonyms
- boil
- vaporization point
