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boiling point ―ˈboiling ˌpoint
Ⅰ noun (OUT OF CONTROL) 1 F0 [S] the point when a situation is about to get out of control and become violent: » The situation in the inner city was reaching/at boiling point, so the police were out in force.Thesaurus+: ↑Turning points and deciding moments2 F0 [S] the stage at which someone is about to become very angry Thesaurus+: ↑Anger and displeasure
Ⅱ noun [S or C] (LIQUID) ► F0 The boiling point of a liquid is the temperature at which it becomes a gas: » The boiling point of water is 100°C.Thesaurus+: ↑Measurements of temperature |