Definition
煮沸 means to bring a liquid to a rolling boil, emphasizing the result of reaching a boiling state. It is more formal and specific than 煮 (to cook by boiling) or 烧开 (to boil water). You'll often see it in recipes, lab instructions, or health guidelines where thorough boiling is required.
v.
to bring to a boilto boil thoroughly
Examples
- 煮沸。Qǐng jiāng shuǐ zhǔ fèi.Please bring the water to a boil.
- 煮沸，。zhǔ fèi hòu guān huǒ, zài mèn shí fēnzhōng.After bringing it to a boil, turn off the heat and let it simmer for ten minutes.
- 煮沸。Zhè zhǒng niúnǎi xūyào xiān zhǔ fèi cáinéng hē.This type of milk needs to be boiled first before drinking.
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