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triple point
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The unique temperature and pressure at which the solid, liquid and gas phases of a substance are all in equilibrium.
Other meanings
2. noun
A point where the incident shock wave, the reflected shock wave, the Mach stem, and one slipstream meet.
3. noun
A point where a curve or surface intersects itself along three arcs.
4. noun
The intersection of an occluded front, cold front, and warm front.
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