boiling

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Very hot.

   It's absolutely boiling in here, let's open a window.

2. 2
   adj

   (of a liquid) Bubbling because it is very hot.

   Be careful with the boiling water on the stove.

3. 3
   verb

   Present participle of boil.

   The soup is boiling, so turn the heat down.

From boil + -ing.

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