Definition of Boiling Point in English :

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Boiling Point meaning in English

Meaning of Boiling Point in English

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Boiling Point pronunciation in English

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Boiling Point

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Noun

1. boil, boiling point

the temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level

Example Sentences:
'they brought the water to a boil'

2. boiling point

being highly angry or excited; ready to boil over

Example Sentences:
'after an hour of waiting I was at the boiling point'

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Boiling Point

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noun
1. 
the temperature at which a liquid boils at a given pressure, usually atmospheric pressure at sea level; the temperature at which the vapour pressure of a liquid equals the external pressure
2. informal
the condition of being angered or highly excited

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Boiling Point

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1. 
the temperature at which a specified liquid boils; temperature at which the vapor pressure of a specified liquid equals the atmospheric pressure: water at sea level boils at 212°F or 100°C
2. 
the point at which one loses one's temper or matters get out of control

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Boiling Point

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n.
1. Abbr. BP
a. The temperature at which a liquid boils at a fixed pressure, especially under standard atmospheric conditions.
b. The temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid is equal to the ambient atmospheric pressure.
2. Informal
a. The point at which one loses one's temper.
b. The point of crisis; the turning point.

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