B2 noun Neutre

boiling

/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/

The physical process or state in which a liquid reaches the temperature where it transforms into vapor. It is characterized by the formation of bubbles and is a fundamental concept in both culinary arts and thermodynamics.

Exemples

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1

The recipe requires a constant boiling of the sauce for ten minutes.

The cooking instructions need the liquid to keep bubbling steadily for ten minutes.

2

The rapid boiling of the coolant was an indicator of engine failure.

The fast vaporization of the liquid showed the motor was broken.

3

I missed the boiling of the kettle because I was in the other room.

I didn't hear the water reach its peak temperature because I wasn't there.

Famille de mots

Nom
boiling
Verb
boil
Adverbe
boilingly
Adjectif
boiling
Apparenté
boiler
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'B' in Boiling as the 'Bubbles' that rise to the top of the pot.

Quiz rapide

The scientific study focused on the ________ of liquid nitrogen at room temperature.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : boiling

Exemples

1

The recipe requires a constant boiling of the sauce for ten minutes.

everyday

The cooking instructions need the liquid to keep bubbling steadily for ten minutes.

2

The rapid boiling of the coolant was an indicator of engine failure.

formal

The fast vaporization of the liquid showed the motor was broken.

3

I missed the boiling of the kettle because I was in the other room.

informal

I didn't hear the water reach its peak temperature because I wasn't there.

4

Nucleate boiling occurs when vapor bubbles form at specific sites on a heating surface.

academic

A specific type of liquid-to-gas transition happens at certain points on a hot surface.

5

Our factory's efficiency depends on the controlled boiling of chemical solvents.

business

The plant's productivity relies on managing how chemical liquids turn into gas.

Famille de mots

Nom
boiling
Verb
boil
Adverbe
boilingly
Adjectif
boiling
Apparenté
boiler

Collocations courantes

boiling point the temperature at which a liquid turns to gas
rapid boiling liquid turning to gas very quickly with many bubbles
bring to a boiling to heat a liquid until it starts to bubble
constant boiling maintaining the state of vaporization steadily
nucleate boiling a specific scientific phase of the boiling process

Phrases Courantes

at boiling point

at the stage of being extremely hot or close to an outburst

keep the pot boiling

to maintain momentum or keep things moving

reached boiling point

the point where a situation becomes uncontrollable

Souvent confondu avec

boiling vs broiling

Broiling involves direct dry heat from above, while boiling involves heating a liquid.

boiling vs burning

Burning is a chemical reaction with fire, whereas boiling is a physical change of state.

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Notes d'usage

While 'boiling' is often used as an adjective (boiling water), as a noun it specifically refers to the scientific or culinary process of phase change.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'boil' when they mean the noun 'boiling' in academic contexts, such as saying 'the boil of the water' instead of 'the boiling of the water'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'B' in Boiling as the 'Bubbles' that rise to the top of the pot.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French 'boillir', which comes from the Latin 'bullire', meaning to bubble or flow.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as an uncountable noun in scientific contexts Can be used as a gerund acting as a noun Often followed by the preposition 'of'
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Contexte culturel

Boiling water is a universal cultural practice for ensuring water safety and is central to tea-drinking cultures.

Quiz rapide

The scientific study focused on the ________ of liquid nitrogen at room temperature.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : boiling

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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