boiling point
IDIOM
ˈboiling point noun [countable usually singular]
نقطه جوش، نقطه غلیان، درجه جوش، عصبانیت، عمران: نقطه جوش، معماری: نقطه غلیان، شیمی: نقطه جوش
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English Dictionaryˈboiling point noun [countable usually singular]1. the temperature at which a liquid boils
2. a point where people can no longer deal calmly with a problem ⇒
flashpoint:
Relations between the two countries have almost reached boiling point. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
Collocationsboiling point noun VERB + BOILING POINT reach | bring sth to, heat sth to Bring the sauce to boiling point. PREP. at ~ Add the powder when the water is at boiling point. [TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲
Idiomsboiling point n. 1. The temperature at which a liquid boils.
The boiling point of water is 272supo/sup Fahrenheit. 2. The time when you become very angry.
He has a low boiling point. After being teased for a long time, John reached the boiling point. When John made the same mistake for the fourth time, his teacher reached the boiling point. Compare: BLOW UP(1b), MAKE ONE'S BLOOD BOIL.
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