Boiling
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Boiling
Verb
Noun
- The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point.
- The cooking (of food) or cleaning (of an object) by immersing it in liquid (usually water) that is boiling.
- A turmoil; a disturbance like that of bubbling water.
- An animation style with constantly changing wavy outlines, giving a shimmering or wobbling appearance.
Adjective
- That boils or boil.
"boiling kettle boiling oil"
- Of a thing: extremely hot or active.
"The radiator is boiling – I’m going to turn it down a bit."
- Of a person: feeling uncomfortably hot.
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- Of the weather: very hot.
"It’s boiling out today!"
Adverb
- Extremely
"He was boiling mad."
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