Dictionary![]() ![]() boil'ing point"1. Physics, Chem.the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid is equal to the pressure of the atmosphere on the liquid, equal to 212°F (100°C) for water at sea level. Abbr.: b.p. 2. the point beyond which one becomes angry, outraged, or agitated. 3. the point at which matters reach a crisis. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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