change of state

• Término utilizado en física y química para describir la transformación de una sustancia de una forma física a otra, como fusión, congelación, ebullición o condensación.

A term used in physics and chemistry to describe the transformation of matter from one physical form to another, such as melting, freezing, boiling, or condensing.

1. Physical transformationB2formal

   The process by which a substance transitions from one physical state (solid, liquid, or gas) to another, typically due to changes in temperature or pressure.

   cambio de estado

   • Melting ice is a classic example of a change of state from solid to liquid.
   • When water boils, it undergoes a change of state from liquid to gas.
   • Condensation on a cold glass shows a change of state from gas to liquid.

2. Fundamental shiftC1formal

   A significant and often complete transformation in the nature, condition, or status of something.

   cambio de estado

   • The country experienced a change of state from a monarchy to a republic.
   • His recovery marked a change of state from critical to stable condition.
   • The company's bankruptcy was a drastic change of state for its employees.