Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aboil
verb
/əˈbɔɪl/
Definition
In a state of boiling; bubbling or steaming due to heat.
Examples
- The water on the stove was aboil, ready for pasta.
- As the sun heated the pot, the juice inside began to froth and became aboil.
Meaning
The term ‘aboil’ refers to the process of a liquid heating to the point of bubbling and steaming, typically in a cooking context.
Synonyms
- boil
- seethe
- bubble
