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ebullition

/ɪˈbʌlɪʃən/

NOUN

1. The act or process of boiling

The process of a liquid boiling, producing bubbles and often foam as it changes into vapor.

1.1. Boiling of a liquid

The physical process in which a liquid becomes heated to its boiling point and produces bubbles throughout its volume.

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  • The chef watched the ebullition of the soup as it reached its boiling point.
  • The rapid ebullition of water indicated that the temperature had reached the boiling point.

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  • vaporization
  • evaporation
  • foaming
  • frothing
  • simmering

1.2. Bubbling or foaming

The formation of bubbles or foam on the surface of a liquid, especially during vigorous boiling or fermentation.

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  • flatness
  • stillness

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  • The ebullition in the fermenting mixture produced a thick layer of foam.

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NOUN

2. A sudden emotional outburst

A sudden and intense expression of emotion, excitement, anger, or enthusiasm.

2.1. Sudden expression of strong emotions

An abrupt and intense display of feelings such as anger, excitement, enthusiasm, or passion.

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  • As the debate intensified, the room was filled with an ebullition of emotions.
  • The artist captured the moment of emotional ebullition in his painting.

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2.2. Sudden eruption of anger or rage

An intense and often uncontrollable expression of anger, fury, or indignation.

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  • His sudden ebullition of rage surprised everyone in the meeting.
  • The disagreement ended in an ebullition of anger that disrupted the entire gathering.

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2.3. Intense excitement or enthusiasm

An energetic and spontaneous expression of joy, enthusiasm, or passionate excitement.

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  • The orchestra performed with an ebullition of energy that captivated the audience.
  • Her ebullition of enthusiasm inspired the entire team to participate.

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