saturation vapor pressure

noun

The vapor pressure at which the gaseous phase of a substance can coexist with the liquid or solid phase in equilibrium at a given temperature.

Meanings

nounsaturation vapor pressure (plural saturation vapor pressures)

plural saturation vapor pressures · alternative saturation vapour pressure · alternative saturated vapor pressure · alternative equilibrium vapor pressure

  1. The vapor pressure at which the gaseous phase of a substance can coexist with the liquid or solid phase in equilibrium at a given temperature.

Synonyms & antonyms

Translations

Icelandic mettunarþrýstingur, mettunareimþrýstingur
  • mettunarþrýstingurspecific pressure
  • mettunareimþrýstingurspecific pressure
Japanese 飽和蒸気圧
  • 飽和蒸気圧specific pressure
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