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Boiling point

//ˈbɔɪlɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The temperature at which a liquid boils, with the vapor pressure equal to the given external pressure. countable, physical, uncountable
  2. 2
    being highly angry or excited; ready to boil over wordnet
  3. 3
    The state of being heated, with high aggression. countable, figuratively, idiomatic, uncountable

    "Although the encounter was bathed in sunshine, the match failed to reach boiling point but that will be of little concern to Gerard Houllier's team, who took a huge step forward before they face crucial matches against their relegation rivals."

  4. 4
    the temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level wordnet

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