boil eggs

  • 1boil — n *abscess, furuncle, carbuncle, pimple, pustule boil vb Boil, seethe, simmer, parboil, stew mean to prepare (as food) in a liquid heated to the point where it emits considerable steam. Boil implies the bubbling of the liquid and the rapid escape …

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  • 2boil — boil1 /boyl/, v.i. 1. to change from a liquid to a gaseous state, producing bubbles of gas that rise to the surface of the liquid, agitating it as they rise. 2. to reach or be brought to the boiling point: When the water boils, add the meat and… …

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  • 3boil — I [[t]bɔɪl[/t]] v. i. 1) phs to change from a liquid to a gaseous state, typically as a result of heat, producing bubbles of gas that rise to the surface of the liquid 2) to reach the boiling point 3) to be in an agitated or violent state: The… …

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  • 4boil — 01. It was [boiling] on the beach today. 02. Bring the water to a [boil], and then add the vegetables. 03. We [boiled] the eggs for about seven minutes. 04. After the volcano erupted, [boiling] lava poured down the side of the mountain. 05. We… …

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  • 5boil — [[t]bɔ͟ɪl[/t]] ♦♦♦ boils, boiling, boiled 1) V ERG When a hot liquid boils or when you boil it, bubbles appear in it and it starts to change into steam or vapour. I stood in the kitchen, waiting for the water to boil... [V n] Boil the water in… …

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  • 6Boil-up — The Bile Up (or Boil Up) is consider the cultural dish of the Kriols of Belize. It is combination Boiled Eggs, Fish and/or Pig tail, with number of ground foods such as Cassava, Green Plantains, Yams, Sweet Potatoes, and Tomato Sauce. In New… …

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  • 7boil — 1. noun /bɔɪl/ a) A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection. Add the noodles when the water comes to the boil. b) The point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour …

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  • 8Easter eggs —    Eggs have been linked to Easter for centuries throughout Europe, partly to symbolize new life, and partly because of their seasonal abundance; they must not be eaten during Lent, so those not used for hatching were available, preserved or… …

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  • 9Scrambled eggs — is a dish made from beaten whites and yolks of eggs (usually chicken). The dish often contains other ingredients. Cream, butter, milk, water or oil will dilute the egg proteins to create a softer texture. [McGee, 91] ample preparationThe eggs are …

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  • 10Egg (food) — Chicken egg redirects here. For the causality dilemma, see Chicken or the egg. On the left a chicken egg, the egg most commonly e …

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