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the physical constants that express the properties of a substance in its critical stateSee critical pressure, critical temperature

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Words nearby critical constants

critic, critical, critical angle, critical apparatus, critical constant, critical constants, critical damping, critical density, criticality, critically, critically endangered

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How to use critical constants in a sentence

Dossi initially was listed in critical condition with wounds to his arm and lower back.
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Dear Thief is worthy of the abused critical adjectives philosophical, atmospheric, and masterful.
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But by the time a critical wanted poster sent via fax arrived, more than two hours elapsed.
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Truth is, no one is sure how Cuba will play in the critical swing state of Florida in 2016.
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And the actor says his childhood experience plays a critical role in his performance.
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These are few and verbal, but momentous, and were not made without consultation of many critical authorities and versions.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature|Moncure Daniel Conway
The Colonel left, and in a few days the election coming off, each candidate made his appearance at the critical German polls.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
He was threatened with erysipelas, and there was a rather critical inflammation of the left eye.
Checkmate|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Later on he became intensely critical of his own work, and finally bought up all the copies he could lay hands on and burnt them!
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
“I thought she wos wery plump, and vell made,” said Mr. Weller, with a critical air.
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