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boil (noun)
A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.

boil (noun)
The point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour.
Add the noodles when the water comes to the boil.

boil (noun)
A dish of boiled food, especially based on seafood.

boil (verb)
To heat (a liquid) to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.
Boil some water in a pan.

boil (verb)
To cook in boiling water.
Boil the eggs for two minutes.
Is the rice boiling yet?

boil (verb)
Of a liquid, to begin to turn into a gas, seethe.
Pure water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

boil (verb)
To form, or separate, by boiling or evaporation.
To boil sugar or salt.

boil (verb)
To be agitated like boiling water; to bubble; to effervesce.
The boiling waves of the sea.

boil (verb)
To be moved or excited with passion; to be hot or fervid.
His blood boils with anger.

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January 24, 2019

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