rolling boil
noun
: a point where large bubbles rise quickly to the surface of the liquid
Bring the pot to a rolling boil.
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Over high heat, bring to rolling boil, one that cannot be stirred down, stir-ring constantly.
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Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 6 Apr. 2024
Bring water to rolling boil on stove, place six eggs in pan, cover, and remove from heat.
—Women's Health, 1 May 2023
Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 6 Apr. 2024
Bring water to rolling boil on stove, place six eggs in pan, cover, and remove from heat.
—Women's Health, 1 May 2023
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“Rolling boil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rolling%20boil. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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