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- [trip-uh l point]
- /ˈtrɪp əl pɔɪnt/
- /ˈtrɪp.l̩ pɔɪnt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trip-uh l point]
- /ˈtrɪp əl pɔɪnt/
Definitions of triple point words
- noun triple point the particular temperature and pressure at which the solid, liquid, and gaseous phases of a given substance are all at equilibrium with one another. 1
- noun triple point the temperature and pressure at which the three phases of a substance are in equilibrium. The triple point of water, 273.16 K at a pressure of 611.2 Pa, is the basis of the definition of the kelvin 0
- noun triple point a pressure and temperature combination at which the solid, liquid, and vapor phases of a substance exist in contact and in equilibrium with one another: the triple point of water is 273.16°K (0.01°C) at c. 4.6 mm of mercury 0
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Origin of triple point
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75
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Parts of speech for Triple point
noun
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triple point popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
triple point usage trend in Literature
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