Boiling and Close

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Boiling adjective - Having a notably high temperature.

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Close and boiling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Boiling".

Nearby Words: boil, boiled, boiler

Close adjective - Having little space between items or parts.

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Boiling and close are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Boiling" instead an adjective "Close".

Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Boiling Water: The water poured onto the tea should be as close to boiling as is practically possible.

Source: Spot of Tea
Convection Schmonvection: During his trial, Stanley is imprisoned in a cage set on a pillar surrounded by a very close pool of boiling lava.

Source: Western Animation / A Troll in Central Park
There's also an entirely practical matter of not scalding one's mouth: ramen is traditionally served and eaten very hot, close to the boiling temperature, so slurping cools the noodles and broth, allowing you to eat them without getting scalded.

Source: Ramen Slurp

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