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ebullition

nounfeminine/i.bu.li.sɐ̃w̃/medium

e·bu·li·ção

Definition

The action or process of boiling; the state of a liquid when it turns to vapor by heat.
Wait for the water to reach ebullition before adding the pasta.
The news caused an ebullition of excitement in the crowd.

Etymology

Do latim 'ebullitio, -onis'.

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