melting point
See also: meltingpoint
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editmelting point (countable and uncountable, plural melting points)
- (chemistry, physics) The temperature at which the solid and liquid phases of a substance are in equilibrium; it is relatively insensitive to changes in pressure.
- Synonym: m.p.
- (figurative) A climactic situation where things go wrong or become dangerous; a crisis or meltdown.
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edittemperature at which solid and liquid phases are in equilibrium
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