boil off

verb — 2 senses

boil off

verb
1

to remove by boiling

  • Cooking it will boil off the vodka.
2

to be removed by boiling

  • Some of the salt will rise up with the vapors, but most of it will be left in the pan when the water has boiled off.
Related terms
boil down, boil over

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