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Noun

boiling point ‎(plural boiling points)

1. (physics) The temperature at which a liquid boils, with the vapor pressure equal to the given external pressure.
2. (idiomatic) The state of being heated, with high aggression.
   • 2011 April 10, Alistair Magowan, “Aston Villa 1 - 0 Newcastle”, in BBC Sport:

     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.

Related terms

• melting point
• freezing point
• triple point
• boiling point elevation

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External links

• boiling point on Wikipedia.Wikipedia