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Wordabulary

boiling

Pronunciation
Noun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

The process of a liquid rapidly turning into gas as it reaches a certain temperature.

"Boiling kills most of the bacteria that might be in the water."

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Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "_____ kills most of the bacteria that might be in the water."

Answer: boiling

In your own words, what does "boiling" mean?

The process of a liquid rapidly turning into gas as it reaches a certain temperature.

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