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boil vs staphylococcal infection

staphylococcal infection vs boil

boil and staphylococcal infection both are nouns.

boil is a verb but staphylococcal infection is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
boil Yes No Yes No
staphylococcal infection Yes No No No
As nouns, staphylococcal infection is a hypernym of boil; that is, staphylococcal infection is a word with a broader meaning than boil:
  • boil: a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus
  • staphylococcal infection: an infection with staphylococcus bacteria; usually marked by abscess formation
boil (noun) staphylococcal infection (noun)
the temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level an infection with staphylococcus bacteria; usually marked by abscess formation
a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus
boil (verb) staphylococcal infection (verb)
immerse or be immersed in a boiling liquid, often for cooking purposes
come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor
bring to, or maintain at, the boiling point
be in an agitated emotional state
be agitated
Difference between boil and staphylococcal infection

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