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boiling

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

boiling

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

boiling is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, boiling is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofboiling

1verb
  • (of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.

    Example: "Boil some water in a pan."

  • To cook in boiling water.

    Example: "Boil the eggs for three minutes."

  • (of liquids) To begin to turn into a gas, seethe.

    Example: "Pure water boils at 100 degrees Celsius."

  • To bring to a boil, to heat so as to cause the contents to boil.
  • (used only in progressive tenses, of weather) To be uncomfortably hot.

    Example: "It’s boiling outside!"

  • (used only in progressive tenses) To feel uncomfortably hot.

    Example: "I’m boiling in here – could you open the window?"

  • To form, or separate, by boiling or evaporation.

    Example: "to boil sugar or salt"

  • To steep or soak in warm water.
  • To be agitated like boiling water; to bubble; to effervesce.

    Example: "the boiling waves of the sea"

  • To be moved or excited with passion; to be hot or fervid.

    Example: "His blood boils with anger."

1noun
  • 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.
1adjective
  • That boils or boil.

    Example: "boiling kettle  boiling oil"

  • Of a thing: extremely hot or active.

    Example: "The radiator is boiling – I’m going to turn it down a bit."

  • Of a person: feeling uncomfortably hot.

    Example: "I’m boiling – can’t we open a window?"

  • Of the weather: very hot.

    Example: "It’s boiling out today!"

1adverb
  • (of adjectives associated with heat) Extremely

    Example: "He was boiling mad."

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