critical volume

[ krit-i-kuhl vol-yoom, ‐yuhm ]

/ ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl ˈvɒl yum, ‐yəm /

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noun Physics.

the volume occupied by a certain mass, usually one gram molecule of a liquid or gaseous substance at its critical point: The numerical value of the critical volume depends upon the amount of gas under experiment.

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Origin of critical volume

First recorded in 1875–80

Words nearby critical volume

critical region, critical state, critical temperature, critical thinking, critical value, critical volume, criticaster, criticism, criticize, critique, Critique of Pure Reason

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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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And the actor says his childhood experience plays a critical role in his performance.
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We prefer the American volume of Hochelaga to the Canadian one, although both are highly interesting.
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Other things being equal, the volume of voice used measures the value that the mind puts upon the thought.
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The improvement of transport still further swelled the volume of production.
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This gives to the second volume something of the smell of an apple store-room.
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These are few and verbal, but momentous, and were not made without consultation of many critical authorities and versions.
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British Dictionary definitions for critical volume

critical volume

noun

the volume occupied by one mole or unit mass of a substance in its critical state

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