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Meaning of boiling point | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/

Definitions

  1. The temperature at which a liquid boils, with the vapor pressure equal to the given external pressure.
    countable, physical, uncountable
  2. The state of being heated, with high aggression.
    countable, figuratively, idiomatic, uncountable

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Examples

“Although the encounter was bathed in sunshine, the match failed to reach boiling point but that will be of little concern to Gerard Houllier's team, who took a huge step forward before they face crucial matches against their relegation rivals.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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