ALL meanings of boiling point
boil·ing point
B b - uncountable noun boiling point The boiling point of a liquid is the temperature at which it starts to change into steam or vapour. For example, the boiling point of water is 100° centigrade. 3
- uncountable noun boiling point If a situation reaches boiling point, the people involved have become so angry that they can no longer remain calm and in control of themselves. 3
- noun boiling point the temperature at which a liquid boils at a given pressure, usually atmospheric pressure at sea level; the temperature at which the vapour pressure of a liquid equals the external pressure 3
- noun boiling point the condition of being angered or highly excited 3
- noun boiling point the temperature at which a specified liquid boils; temperature at which the vapor pressure of a specified liquid equals the atmospheric pressure: water at sea level boils at 212°F or 100°C 3
- noun boiling point the point at which one loses one's temper or matters get out of control 3
- noun boiling point temperature at which sth boils 1
- noun boiling point point where sb becomes angry 1
- noun boiling point Physics, Chemistry. 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. Abbreviation: b.p. 1
- noun boiling point the point beyond which one becomes angry, outraged, or agitated. 1
- noun boiling point the point at which matters reach a crisis. 1
- noun boiling point (physics) The temperature at which a liquid boils, with the vapor pressure equal to the given external pressure. 0
- noun boiling point (Idiomatic) The state of being heated, with high aggression. 0