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boiling points

boiling points is the plural of boiling point.

Meaning of boiling point

Noun

boiling point (countable and uncountable, plural boiling points)

  1. (physical) The temperature at which a liquid boils, with the vapor pressure equal to the given external pressure.
  2. (figuratively, idiomatic) The state of being heated, with high aggression.
    • Although the encounter was bathed in sunshine, the match failed to reach boiling point but that will be of little concern to Gerard Houllier's team, who took a huge step forward before they face crucial matches against their relegation rivals.2011 April 10, Alistair Magowan, “Aston Villa 1 - 0 Newcastle”, in BBC Sport

Questions about boiling points

What is boiling points the plural of?
Boiling points is the plural of boiling point.

Words near boiling points in the dictionary

  1. boiling off
  2. boiling over
  3. boiling plate
  4. boiling plates
  5. boiling point
  6. boiling points
  7. boiling someone's piss
  8. Boiling Springs
  9. boiling the ocean
  10. boiling tube
  11. boiling tubes

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