boiling point
Plural
boiling points
1
the temperature at which a liquid starts boiling
- Water has a boiling point of 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.
- The boiling point of ethanol is lower than that of water.
- Scientists study the boiling points of various substances to understand their properties.
- High-altitude cooking requires adjustments due to the lower boiling point of water.
- Understanding the boiling points of different liquids is important in industrial processes such as distillation.
Synonyms:
2
a state of extreme anger
3
a state of intense excitement
- The crowd reached a boiling point as the band walked onstage.
- Her excitement hit the boiling point when the results were announced.
- The room was buzzing almost to a boiling point before the reveal.
- He was at boiling point waiting for the game to start.
- The team's energy rose to a boiling point after the final goal.