HyperDic: boiling_point

English > 2 senses of the expression boiling point:
NOUNattributeboiling point, boilthe temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level
attributeboiling pointbeing highly angry or excited
English > boiling point: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level.
Synonymboil
BroadertemperatureThe degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment / environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
Spanishpunto de ebullición
Catalanpunt d'ebullició
English > boiling point: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningHighly angry or excited; ready to boil over.
Example"after an hour of waiting I was at the boiling point"
Broaderexcitability, excitableness, volatilityeasily excited

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