boiling point
US /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/
1.
point d'ébullition
the temperature at which a liquid boils and turns to vapor
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Water reaches its boiling point at 100 degrees Celsius.
L'eau atteint son point d'ébullition à 100 degrés Celsius.
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The boiling point of alcohol is lower than that of water.
Le point d'ébullition de l'alcool est inférieur à celui de l'eau.
2.
point d'ébullition, point de rupture
the point at which one loses one's temper or self-control
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His constant complaining finally reached my boiling point.
Ses plaintes constantes ont finalement atteint mon point d'ébullition.
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When he started insulting my family, I reached my boiling point.
Quand il a commencé à insulter ma famille, j'ai atteint mon point d'ébullition.