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  • present participle of boil.
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boiling

[boi-ling] / ˈbɔɪ lɪŋ /




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To explore those questions, scientists examined whether diabetes risk differed between French fries and potatoes prepared by boiling, baking, or mashing.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

He said the increasing temperature was a “recipe for a BLEVE,” or boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

MMA’s boiling point is 101 degrees Celsius, and the tank’s gauge only detects temperatures up to 100 degrees.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Even as they veer far off script, the couple maintains a commitment to traditional boiling and baking.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

“One time it was a woman boiling bear pee to drink it.”

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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