On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Boil. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as roil or churn and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Boil in a sentence
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Boil meaning
A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.
Synonyms of Boil
Using Boil
- The main meaning on this page is: A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.
- Useful related words include: furuncle, roil, moil, churn.
- Possible Dutch translations are: koken, aan de kook brengen, zieden.
- In the example corpus, boil often appears in combinations such as: to boil, the boil, boil water.
Context around Boil
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.8 words
- Position in the sentence: 9 start, 6 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Boil
- In this selection, "boil" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 22.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, rolling, complete, crab, water, too and let stand out and add context to how "boil" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include to a boil and a boil water advisory. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "boil" sits close to words such as accumulated, conductor and cracked, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with boil
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Add the beef broth and bring it to a boil. (10 words)
Add salt to desired taste then bring to a rolling boil. (11 words)
Another boil-water order came in May, then another in August. (11 words)
A recommended method is to boil the beans for at least ten minutes; undercooked beans may be more toxic than raw beans. citation Cooking beans, without bringing them to the boil, in a slow cooker at a temperature well below boiling may not destroy toxins. (45 words)
Specifically, it boiled water quickly and completely when controlled through the app -- but it shut off before coming to a complete boil when I tried to boil water the old-fashioned way, using the button on the side of the kettle. (41 words)
Add the stock, bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to medium and leave to simmer for about 10 minutes, until the broth has reduced by about a quarter and thickened slightly. (34 words)
Be sure not to boil too hard or long, as the syrup will boil over or burn! (17 words)
Example sentences (20)
Be sure not to boil too hard or long, as the syrup will boil over or burn!
Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and then let it cool before using.
Specifically, it boiled water quickly and completely when controlled through the app -- but it shut off before coming to a complete boil when I tried to boil water the old-fashioned way, using the button on the side of the kettle.
Boil water and salt when it comes to a boil, add pasta.
Bring to the boil on medium heat and boil for one minute.
A recommended method is to boil the beans for at least ten minutes; undercooked beans may be more toxic than raw beans. citation Cooking beans, without bringing them to the boil, in a slow cooker at a temperature well below boiling may not destroy toxins.
Boil-in-the-bag seeAlso Also known as "boil-in-bag", this involves heating or cooking ready-made foods sealed in a thick plastic bag.
Lemons and small muslin bags containing a mixture of bay leaves, mustard seeds, cayenne pepper and other spices, commonly known as "crab boil" or "crawfish boil" are added to the water for seasoning.
The boil is conducted so that it is even and intense – a continuous "rolling boil".
This technique is also very useful for compounds which boil beyond their decomposition temperature at atmospheric pressure and which would therefore be decomposed by any attempt to boil them under atmospheric pressure.
A boil-water advisory previously issued for the town of Kingsville has been rescinded, Windsor's health unit advised Friday afternoon.
Add rice and more turmeric, add water and stock and bring to a boil.
Add salt to desired taste then bring to a rolling boil.
Add the beef broth and bring it to a boil.
Add the stock, bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to medium and leave to simmer for about 10 minutes, until the broth has reduced by about a quarter and thickened slightly.
After you've had them on the boil for around 6 to 10 minutes you will need to drain them and rattle them around a bit to "roughen the edges".
A lot of people adapted to buying bottled water and using it every day, whether the boil-water notice is on or not.
A lot of the communities where Nibi brings pods already have water treatment facilities, but “it might be an emergency benefit (if they) do go on a boil water advisory,” the CEO said.
Another boil-water order came in May, then another in August.
Another process is distillation, in which compounds are separated based on the temperature at which they boil.
Common combinations with boil
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: