- the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid is equal to the pressure of the atmosphere on the liquid, equal to 212°F (100°C) for water at sea level. Abbreviation: b.p.
- the point beyond which one becomes angry, outraged, or agitated.
- the point at which matters reach a crisis.
- the temperature at which a liquid boils at a given pressure, usually atmospheric pressure at sea level; the temperature at which the vapour pressure of a liquid equals the external pressure
- the condition of being angered or highly excited
