Meaning of the word soft-boiled in English

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soft-boiled

US /ˌsɑːftˈbɔɪld/
UK /ˌsɑːftˈbɔɪld/
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Adjective

1.

cooked in its shell for a short time, so that the white is set but the yolk remains liquid

Example:
I like my eggs soft-boiled for breakfast.
The chef prepared a perfect soft-boiled egg with toast soldiers.
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