Advertisement
Advertisement
critical state
[ krit-i-kuhl steyt ]
noun
, Physics.
- the state of a pure element or compound when it is at a critical point:
critical states of superconductor multilayers.
critical state
noun
- the state of a substance in which two of its phases have the same temperature, pressure, and volume Also calledcritical point
critical state
- The state of matter of a substance at its critical point.
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of critical state1
First recorded in 1880–85
Discover More
Example Sentences
He tells me that the Russians were in a critical state three weeks ago with their ammunition used up.
From Project Gutenberg
This was doubtless due to the critical state of affairs in Culhuacan at the time of Xiuhtemoc's death.
From Project Gutenberg
I am very uneasy about this somewhat critical state of things, and wait impatiently for news of what has happened next.
From Project Gutenberg
The king beheld the critical state of the empire with much sorrow and disquietude.
From Project Gutenberg
Lawrence was certainly in a very critical state of health, and his physician had so announced to his friends.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse