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Potboiling

Noun

1. A type of literature, typically in the form of fiction, that is characterized by its low literary quality or artistic merit but is intended to appeal to a wide and popular audience.

Example sentence: The bookstore had a section dedicated to potboilings, filled with cheap romance novels and thrillers.

Adjective

1. Describing something that is intended solely to generate income or provide financial support.

Example sentence: She took a job as a potboiling writer to pay the bills while working on her novel.

Verb

1. The act of keeping something on a low heat for a long time to simmer slowly.

Example sentence: The chef potboiled the soup, allowing all the flavors to meld together.