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melting point

 
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–noun Physical Chemistry.
the temperature at which a solid substance melts or fuses.
Origin:
1835–45
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melt·ing point   (měl'tĭng)
n.   Abbr. mp

  1. The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid at standard atmospheric pressure.

  2. The temperature at which a solid and its liquid are in equilibrium, at any fixed pressure.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: melt·ing point
Pronunciation: 'mel-ti[ng]-"
Function: noun
: the temperature at which a solid melts
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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melting point   (měl'tĭng)  Pronunciation Key 
The temperature at which a solid, given sufficient heat, becomes a liquid. For a given substance, the melting point of its solid form is the same as the freezing point of its liquid form, and depends on such factors as the purity of the substance and the surrounding pressure. The melting point of ice at a pressure of one atmosphere is 0°C (32°F); that of iron is 1,535°C (2,795°F). See also state of matter.
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