Word: BOILING
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Definition of BOILING
- (of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.
"Boil some water in a pan."
- To cook in boiling water.
"Boil the eggs for three minutes."
- (of liquids) To begin to turn into a gas, seethe.
"Pure water boils at 100 degrees Celsius."
- The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point.
- An animation style with constantly changing wavy outlines, giving a shimmering or wobbling appearance.
- That boils or boil.
"boiling kettleโ boiling oil"
- Of a thing: extremely hot or active.
"The radiator is boiling โ Iโm going to turn it down a bit."
- Of a person: feeling uncomfortably hot.
"Iโm boiling โ canโt we open a window?"
- (of adjectives associated with heat) Extremely
"He was boiling mad."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "boiling" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "boiling" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BOILING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BOILING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BOILING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BOILING:
- # the boiling effect
- # master of boiling
- # playing with boiling
- # in terms of boiling
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