Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boiling
adjective
/ˈbɔɪ.lɪŋ/
Definition
The process of heating a liquid to the point where it begins to turn into vapor.
Examples
- She boiled water to make tea.
- The boiling soup filled the kitchen with a wonderful aroma.
- He couldn’t handle the boiling heat of the sun during the summer.
Meaning
Boiling refers to the rapid evaporation of a liquid, which occurs when its temperature reaches a specific point known as the boiling point.
Synonyms
- steaming
- scalding
- fuming
