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vapour pressure

/ˈveɪpə ˈpreʃə/

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/ˈveɪpə ˈpreʃə/C1formalscientific
  • ruДавление, оказываемое паром в термодинамическом равновесии со своими конденсированными фазами (твёрдой или жидкой) при заданной температуре в закрытой системе.
  1. Pressure of a vaporC1formal

    The pressure exerted by a vapor in thermodynamic equilibrium with its condensed phases (solid or liquid) at a given temperature in a closed system.

    ruДавление пара

    • The vapour pressure of water increases with temperature.
    • Scientists measured the vapour pressure of the liquid to determine its boiling point.
    • A high vapour pressure indicates a volatile substance.