phase rule

noun

the rule which states that the number of degrees of freedom in a system at equilibrium equals the number of components minus the number of phases plus 2

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Meanings

noun
  1. natural sciencesthe rule which states that the number of degrees of freedom in a system at equilibrium equals the number of components minus the number of phases plus 2
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