boiling

noun

(uncountable, countable) The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point.

(uncountable, countable) The cooking (of food) or cleaning (of an object) by immersing it in liquid (usually water) that is boiling.

(countable, figurative) A turmoil; a disturbance like that of bubbling water.

(uncountable, figurative) An animation style with constantly changing wavy outlines, giving a shimmering or wobbling appearance.

adjective

(informal, hyperbolic) Of a thing: extremely hot or active.

(informal, hyperbolic) Of a person: feeling uncomfortably hot.

(informal, hyperbolic) Of the weather: very hot.

That boils or boil.

adverb

(of adjectives associated with heat) Extremely

Synonyms for boiling

simmeringn stewingn ebullitionn scaldingv steamingadj seethingadj bubblingadj broilingn steepingadj roastingn cookingn braisingn fryingn

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