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NORMAL BOILING POINT [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heat (Physics)
  • Chemistry
DEF

The temperature at which the vapour pressure is equal to the standard sea-level atmospheric pressure (760 millimetres (29.92 inches) of mercury). At sea level, water boils at 100°C (212°F). At higher altitudes the temperature of the boiling point is lower.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chaleur (Physique)
  • Chimie
DEF

Température d'ébullition d'un corps pur sous une pression constante égale à la pression atmosphérique normale. Exemple : la température d'ébullition normale de l'eau vaut 100 °C.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Calor (Física)
  • Química
DEF

Temperatura de ebullición correspondiente a una presión exterior de 1 atm.

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