boiling point
noun
the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid is equal to the pressure of the atmosphere on the liquid, equal to 212°F (100°C) for water at sea level. b.p.
boiling points
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pluralof boiling point.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It works by circulating liquid refrigerants with low boiling points through a closed loop, capturing warmth from the air.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2024
Conventionally, non-flammable electrolytes have heavily relied on the incorporation of flame retardant additives or solvents with exceptionally high boiling points.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2023
As the kettle heats further, chemicals with higher boiling points vaporize and then are condensed and collected.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2023
Different chemical compounds have different boiling points, so distillers can separate the different chemicals by collecting the distillate at different temperatures.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2023
“Next question. How does adding salt change the freezing and boiling points of water?”
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
