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boiling point





NOUN
melting point
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The boiling point of the chemical inside the tank, methyl methacrylate, is 101 degrees Celsius.

From Los Angeles Times May 23, 2026

The tensions reached a boiling point, and in early 2020 they announced their exit.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 11, 2026

The affordability crisis has reached a boiling point with many middle- and lower-income Americans increasingly burdened by debt and struggling to cover basic household expenses.

From MarketWatch Feb. 4, 2026

Over the past year, frustrations have reached a boiling point.

From BBC Dec. 28, 2025

“The freezing point decreases and the boiling point increases.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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