Boil (as a noun) refers to a localized raised area on the skin caused by infection or inflammation, often filled with pus; it can also describe the process of heating a liquid to its boiling point. In everyday use, you might describe boiling water for pasta or caution that a boil can be painful and requires care. The term is common in medical and culinary contexts and appears in both professional and informal speech.
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