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