Meaning of the word "boiling point" in English
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boiling point
US /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈbɔɪ.lɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/
Noun
1.
the temperature at which a liquid boils and turns to vapor
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Water reaches its boiling point at 100 degrees Celsius.
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The boiling point of alcohol is lower than that of water.
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2.
the point at which one loses one's temper or self-control
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His constant complaining finally reached my boiling point.
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When he started insulting my family, I reached my boiling point.
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