boiling point

The temperature at which a liquid boils and turns into vapor; also used figuratively to describe a situation where tension or anger reaches a critical level, ready to explode.

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1. Temperature of vaporization B2 formal

   The temperature at which a liquid boils and turns into vapor.

   • The boiling point of water at sea level is 100 degrees Celsius.
   • Different substances have different boiling points.
   • The boiling point decreases at higher altitudes.

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2. Critical moment of anger B2 informal

   The point at which a person loses their temper or becomes extremely angry.

   • After hours of arguing, he finally reached his boiling point.
   • Her constant criticism pushed him to his boiling point.
   • The team's frustration reached a boiling point after the third loss.

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