Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rolling-boil
noun
/ˈroʊlɪŋ bɔɪl/
Definition
A vigorous boil with large bubbles continuously rising to the surface of a liquid, often used when cooking or preparing food.
Examples
- When making pasta, wait for the water to reach a rolling-boil before adding the noodles.
- The soup achieved a rolling-boil before the heat was reduced to let it simmer.
Meaning
A cooking term that describes a stage where a liquid is boiling rapidly and producing large bubbles, indicating that it is at a high temperature and ready for the next steps in a recipe.
Synonyms
- vigorous boil
- rapid boil
- fervent boil
