Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boil
verb
/bɔɪl/
Definition
To heat a liquid until it reaches a temperature where it bubbles and turns to vapor.
Examples
- She likes to boil water before adding the pasta.
- He watched the kettle boil in anticipation of his tea.
- Make sure to boil the eggs for 10 minutes for a hard-boiled effect.
Meaning
Boiling is the process of heating a liquid until it bubbles and changes state from liquid to gas.
Synonyms
- Cook
- Simmer
- Bubble
