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Boils
/bɔɪlz/
A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.
📖 Definitions of "Boils"
noun
- 1
A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.
noun
- 1
The point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour.
"Add the noodles when the water comes to the boil."
- 2
A dish of boiled food, especially based on seafood.
- 3
The collective noun for a group of hawks.
verb
- 1
(of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.
"Boil some water in a pan."
- 2
To cook in boiling water.
"Boil the eggs for three minutes."
- 3
(of liquids) To begin to turn into a gas, seethe.
"Pure water boils at 100 degrees Celsius."
- 4
To bring to a boil, to heat so as to cause the contents to boil.
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