boiling

/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/noun, adverb2 syllables

Boiling means: cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil.

Synonyms for boiling6

noun, as in cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil

stewing, simmering

also used for boiling

steaming, cooking, baking, frying

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What does boiling mean?3

noun

1

cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil

2

the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas

adverb

1

passionately or agitatedly“boiling mad”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with boiling?1

two syllables

spoiling

Show 21 near rhymes

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Boiling in a sentence

Miroslav's blood was boiling, but he knew better than to react.Amastan
Once it starts boiling, let it boil for about fifteen more minutes.frpzzd
If you spill boiling water, you can easily scald yourself.mccarras
Add seasoning, seasoned oil, and chili, to the boiling water.unknown
Put some coal in the oven, so that the milk will start boiling.human600
When the pressure is lower, the boiling point is lower.eastasiastudent
If you pour boiling water into the glass, it may crack.CK
After boiling the pasta, you should drain it in a colander.megamanenm

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Forms of boiling

as a noun

plural: boilings