boiling
UK: ˈbɔɪlɪŋ | US: ˈbɔɪlɪŋ
adj. 1. at or near the boiling point; extremely hot.
adj. 2. (of a liquid) bubbling and turning to vapor due to heat.
v. (present participle of boil) 1. to reach or cause to reach the temperature at which a liquid bubbles and turns to vapor.
The word boiling originates from the Old English bylgan ("to boil, bubble"), derived from Proto-Germanic būlijaną, which imitates the sound of bubbling liquid. The suffix -ing marks the present participle form, indicating ongoing action. The core concept of bubbling due to heat has remained consistent across its evolution.
The boiling water hissed as it overflowed the pot.
She waited until the soup was boiling before adding the noodles.
The air was thick with the smell of boiling tar.
His temper was boiling after the argument.
Boiling points vary with atmospheric pressure.