Definition

To cause a liquid to boil and rise upwards, often used in cooking or scientific contexts.

Example

The chef decided to upboil the pasta to ensure it cooked evenly.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen water upboil when it's really hot?

Yeah, it looks kind of wild when it bubbles like that.

I always find it fascinating how it can upboil so quickly.

Same here! It's one of those little things that surprises me.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from the combination of 'up-' (meaning upward) and 'boil' (from Old English 'bylgan', meaning to bubble or seethe). The word 'upboil' means to boil or bubble upward, typically referring to a liquid that is boiling and rising.

Memory Tip

Think of something bubbling 'upward' — 'up-' means upward, and 'boil' refers to the action of bubbling or seething.

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