critical constant

American  

[krit-i-kuhl kon-stuhnt] / ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl ˈkɒn stənt /

noun

Physics.

1. any of three constants (density, pressure, temperature) associated with the critical point of a pure element or compound.

   The equation predicts a value of 3.53 for the critical constant and gives better agreement with observed behavior for simpler gases.

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Etymology

Origin of critical constant

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Later, discovering Edgar’s drawings, which he had frightened his son out of showing him, Vincent begins both to build the puppet in hopes that putting Eric on television will bring Edgar back, and to hallucinate its presence as a hectoring, critical constant companion.

From Los Angeles Times