boiling point

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ˈboiling point noun [countable usually singular]  1. TMthe temperature at which a liquid boils 沸点2  CONTROLa point where people can no longer deal calmly with a problem 〔事情的〕爆发点 → flashpoint Relations between the two countries have almost reached boiling point. 两国间的紧张关系已趋白热化。

Examples from the Corpus

boiling point• Tensions in the neighborhood reached a boiling point.• The colligative properties are boiling point, freezing point, osmotic pressure, and vapor pressure.• This is the boiling point of water at one atmosphere.• That leaves ethanol molecules free to escape at temperatures lower than the boiling point of water.• When boiling point is reached, start timing.

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boiling point
ˈboiling 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.

boiling pointBrE /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/ 🔊NAmE /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/ 🔊 noun [uncountable, countable] the temperature at which a liquid starts to boil 沸点the point at which a person becomes very angry, or a situation is likely to become violent 极度愤怒；（某种状态的）爆发点◆Racial tension has reached boiling point. 种族间的紧张状态已达到一触即发的程度。🔊🔊