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Boiling

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
ˈbɔɪlɪŋ

Definitions

  1. The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point.
  2. The cooking (of food) or cleaning (of an object) by immersing it in liquid (usually water) that is boiling.
  3. A turmoil; a disturbance like that of bubbling water.
  4. An animation style with constantly changing wavy outlines, giving a shimmering or wobbling appearance.

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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