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1. (n.) boiling point
the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid is equal to the pressure of the atmosphere on the liquid, equal to 212°F (100°C) for water at sea level.
2. boiling point
the point beyond which one becomes visibly angry, outraged, or the like.
3. boiling point
the point at which matters reach a crisis.
Etymology: (1795–1805, Amer.; < LaF)
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1. (noun) boiling point, boil
the temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level
"they brought the water to a boil"
2. (noun) boiling point
being highly angry or excited; ready to boil over
"after an hour of waiting I was at the boiling point"
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