沸騰(ふっとう)

ふっとう
noun
boiling, reaching boiling point
cookingscience
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).
お湯(ゆ)が沸騰(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.
会場(かいじょう)は沸騰(ふっとう)していた。
The venue was in a frenzy.
Figurative use
ネットで世論(よろん)が沸騰(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.

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