B2 noun Neutral

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.

Examples

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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.

Word Family

Noun
boiling
Verb
boil
Adverb
boilingly
Adjective
boiling
Related
boiler
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Memory Tip

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: boiling

Examples

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.

Word Family

Noun
boiling
Verb
boil
Adverb
boilingly
Adjective
boiling
Related
boiler

Common Collocations

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

Common Phrases

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

Often Confused With

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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Usage Notes

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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Common Mistakes

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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Memory Tip

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

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Word Origin

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

Grammar Patterns

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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Cultural Context

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: boiling

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