boiling

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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

Advice not to drink tap water without boiling it remained in place for 54 days for some properties in the area, before it was finally lifted on 8 July.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

A traditional nuclear power plant uses water to cool the reactor core, but Newcleo’s design would instead use liquid lead, which has a higher boiling point and allows operations at atmospheric pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

It was like swords were suddenly flashing around me, explosions were everywhere, there was a boiling river below me, and an avalanche above.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott