"rolling boil" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rolling boils [plural]
Etymology: Because the convection within the liquid produces strong currents that tend to swirl rapidly in circular patterns from bottom to surface and back again. Head templates: {{en-noun}} rolling boil (plural rolling boils)
  1. (cooking) The boiling of a liquid rapidly with plenty of bubbling, which (unlike simmering) roils the liquid and thus may break up or alter the shape of ingredients. Wikipedia link: convection (heat transfer) Categories (topical): Cooking
    Sense id: en-rolling_boil-en-noun-~acyTwsu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle

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