Kiehumispisteessään

Kiehumispisteessään translates from Finnish to English as "at its boiling point." This phrase is commonly used to describe a substance that is about to boil or is actively boiling. It refers to the specific temperature at which a liquid turns into a vapor when subjected to heat and atmospheric pressure. This phenomenon is a fundamental concept in chemistry and physics.

The boiling point is an intrinsic property of a substance and varies depending on the material. For example, water boils at 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) at standard atmospheric pressure. External factors such as pressure and the presence of impurities can also influence a substance's boiling point. For instance, at higher altitudes where atmospheric pressure is lower, water boils at a lower temperature. Conversely, adding salt to water raises its boiling point.

Figuratively, "kiehumispisteessään" can also describe a situation or a person that is at a critical stage of extreme emotion or tension, on the verge of an outburst or breakdown. It implies a high level of stress or agitation, where further pressure could lead to a significant change or reaction. This metaphorical usage highlights the intensity and imminence of a potential event, much like the physical process of boiling.