(ふっとう)

ふっとう
noun
boiling, reaching boiling point
See also: 沸騰(ふっとう)する (verb form)
1. boiling, reaching boiling point
The state of a liquid heating to the point where it bubbles and produces steam (100°C for water at sea level).
()沸騰(ふっとう)している
The water is boiling.
Please lower the heat once it boils.
Wait until the water boils before putting in the pasta.
2. heated excitement, fervor
Figuratively used to describe a state of intense excitement or agitation.
The venue was in a frenzy.
Figurative use
ネット世論(よろん)沸騰(ふっとう)した
Public opinion erupted online.
Figurative use
That remark set off a heated debate.
Figurative use

沸騰(ふっとう) means boiling — when a liquid reaches its boiling point and produces bubbles and steam. Also used figuratively for intense excitement or agitation.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 沸騰(ふっとう)する (to boil)
  • 沸騰(ふっとう)させる (to bring to a boil)
  • 沸騰(ふっとう)(てん) (boiling point — literal and figurative)
  • ()沸騰(ふっとう)する (the water boils)

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