Boil — synonyms, boil antonyms, definition

1. boil (Noun)

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boil (Noun) — A painful sore with a hard core filled with pus.

boil (Noun) — The temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level. ex. "they brought the water to a boil"

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2. boil (Verb)

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boil (Verb) — Come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapour. ex. "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius"

boil (Verb) — Immerse or be immersed in a boiling liquid, often for cooking purposes. ex. "boil potatoes" ex. "boil wool"

boil (Verb) — Bring to, or maintain at, the boiling point. ex. "boil this liquid until it evaporates"

boil (Verb) — Be agitated. ex. "the sea was boiling in the storm"

boil (Verb) — Be in an agitated emotional state. ex. "The customer was boiling with anger"

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