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phase transition

/ˈfeɪz trænˈzɪʃən/

Traduction: Processus physique au cours duquel une substance passe d'un état de la matière à un autre, par exemple de solide à liquide ou de liquide à gaz, souvent en raison d'un changement de température ou de pression.

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/ˈfeɪz trænˈzɪʃən/C1formalscientific
  • frProcessus physique au cours duquel une substance passe d'un état de la matière à un autre, par exemple de solide à liquide ou de liquide à gaz, souvent en raison d'un changement de température ou de pression.

A physical process in which a substance changes from one state of matter to another, such as solid to liquid or liquid to gas, often due to changes in temperature or pressure.

  1. Change of stateB2formal

    The transformation of a substance from one state of matter (solid, liquid, gas, or plasma) to another, typically due to changes in temperature or pressure.

    frTransition de phase

    • The phase transition from ice to water occurs at 0 degrees Celsius.
    • Scientists study phase transitions to understand material properties.
    • During a phase transition, energy is absorbed or released.
  2. System changeC1formal

    A fundamental change in the state or structure of a system, often used metaphorically in fields like physics, biology, or social sciences.

    frtransition de phase

    • The company underwent a phase transition from a startup to a corporation.
    • In physics, a phase transition can be first-order or second-order.
    • The ecosystem experienced a phase transition after the introduction of a new species.