boiling point

US /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/
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1.

the temperature at which a liquid boils and turns to vapor

:
Water reaches its boiling point at 100 degrees Celsius.
The boiling point of alcohol is lower than that of water.
2.

the point at which one loses one's temper or self-control

:
His constant complaining finally reached my boiling point.
When he started insulting my family, I reached my boiling point.