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boilings

/ˈbɔɪlɪŋz/

boilings is the plural of boiling.

Meaning of boiling

Noun

boiling (countable and uncountable, plural boilings)

  1. The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point.
    Antonyms:
    freezing
  2. The cooking (of food) or cleaning (of an object) by immersing it in liquid (usually water) that is boiling.
  3. (countable, figuratively) A turmoil; a disturbance like that of bubbling water.
  4. (figuratively, uncountable) An animation style with constantly changing wavy outlines, giving a shimmering or wobbling appearance.

See all 9 meanings of boiling

Questions about boilings

What is boilings the plural of?
Boilings is the plural of boiling.
How do you pronounce boilings?
Boilings is pronounced /ˈbɔɪlɪŋz/.

Words near boilings in the dictionary

  1. boiling up
  2. boiling-hot
  3. boiling-house
  4. boiling-point elevation
  5. boilingly
  6. boilings
  7. boiloff
  8. boiloffs
  9. boilover
  10. boilovers
  11. boils

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