melting point
The temperature at which the solid and liquid phases of a substance are in equilibriumThe temperature at which the solid and liquid phases of a substance are in equilibrium; it is relatively insensitive to changes in pressure.
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Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The temperature at which the solid and liquid phases of a substance are in equilibrium; it is relatively insensitive to changes in pressure.
Schmelzpunkt
температу́ра плавле́нияtemperatúra plavlénija
температура плавленняtemperatura plavlennja
the temperature below which a liquid turns into a solid
(countable, figuratively, uncountable)The point at which things go wrong or become dangerous; a crisis or meltdown.
Forms
plural: melting points| Singular | melting point |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- the temperature below which a liquid turns into a solid:freezing point
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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