boiling point

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.”

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