melting point
The "melting point" is a fundamental concept in chemistry and physics, indicating the temperature at which a substance transitions from solid to liquid.
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Definition
B2Chemistry
(technical, academic)The temperature at which a substance changes from solid to liquid under standard atmospheric pressure.
Example
- The melting point of ice is 0°C.
C1Physics
(technical, academic)The specific temperature where the solid and liquid phases of a substance coexist in equilibrium.
Example
- At its melting point, the solid and liquid forms of a substance are in balance.
C1Figurative
(informal, figurative)A critical moment when a situation becomes unstable or dangerous.
Example
- The negotiations reached a melting point when both parties refused to compromise.
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