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单词 overboiling
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Definition of overboiling in English:

overboiling

noun ˌəʊvəˈbɔɪlɪŋ
  • The action of overboil.

adjective ˌəʊvəˈbɔɪlɪŋ
  • Boiling over; (of a vessel) overflowing with boiling liquid. Chiefly in extended use: excessively ardent, fervent, or enthusiastic.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Walter Harte (d. 1774), writer. From over- + boiling, after overboil or to boil over
late 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Nashe (d. c1601), writer. From over- and boiling, after to boil over.

Definition of overboiling in US English:

overboiling

nounˌəʊvəˈbɔɪlɪŋ
  • The action of overboil.

adjectiveˌəʊvəˈbɔɪlɪŋ
  • Boiling over; (of a vessel) overflowing with boiling liquid. Chiefly in extended use: excessively ardent, fervent, or enthusiastic.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Walter Harte (d. 1774), writer. From over- + boiling, after overboil or to boil over<br>late 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Nashe (d. c1601), writer. From over- and boiling, after to boil over.

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