boil

Example Sentences

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To test this idea, Rumford placed the cannon barrels in water and timed how long it took for the water to boil.

From Science Daily

The Lakers have been assessed five technical fouls in the last two games because of conduct with officials as frustration over inconsistent calls is starting to boil over.

From Los Angeles Times

These temperatures are far higher than those of earlier superconductors and are above the boiling point of liquid nitrogen, which is why scientists classify them as high temperature superconductors.

From Science Daily

For the next nine days, residents were told to boil the restored tap water before consumption.

From BBC

A gentle simmer produces something entirely different from a frantic boil; a pan left alone rewards you more than one constantly fussed over.

From Salon