Boil

usgb/bɔɪl/
verb

When a liquid gets hot and bubbles, it means it's boiling.

The water in the pot started to boil for tea.
Visual representation of "boil" - When a liquid gets hot and bubbles, it means it's boiling.

Often appears as...

  • boil water
  • boil over
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Visible Bubbles

Look for active, visible bubbles forming in the liquid — a key sign it's boiling.

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You'll see bubbles rising when the water reaches a boil.
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Continuous Heat

A liquid needs to maintain high heat to keep boiling — not just to start.

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Keep the burner on high to maintain the water's boil.
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