Boiling Point: The temperature at which a liquid changes to a vaporous state. The temperature at which the equilibrium vapor pressure between a liquid and its vapor is equal to the external pressure on the liquid. The boiling point of pure water at standard pressure is 100°C or 212°F.

 

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Boiling Point: The temperature at which a liquid changes to a vaporous state. The temperature at which the equilibrium vapor pressure between a liquid and its vapor is equal to the external pressure on the . . . View Full Definition

Boiling Point Elevation: The boiling point of a solution is higher than the boiling point of the pure solvent. Boiling point elevation is a colligative property.

Focal Point: In a camera lens, that spot where the light rays, bent by the lens, converge before expanding again and striking the film or electronic pickup at the focal plane.

FOB (Free-On-Board) Shipping Point: A business term meaning that the buyer of merchandise bears the shipping costs and acquires ownership at the point of shipment.

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Game Point: A situation when the player who is leading needs one more point to win a game

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Freezing Point: The process of changing a liquid to a solid. The temperature at which a liquid solidifies under any given set of conditions. Pure water under atmospheric pressure freezes at 0°C or 32°F. It . . . View Full Definition

Extra Point: A single point scored in a conversion attempt by making what would be a field goal during general play.