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boiling point

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Definition of boiling point

noun

  • the temperature at which a liquid boils and turns to vapour: pour in the water (not at boiling point but just below) [in singular]:a liquid with a high boiling point
  • the point at which anger or excitement breaks out into violent expression:emotions had reached boiling point and could spill over into violence racial tension surged to boiling point

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