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M.P. [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Physics of Solids
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- melting point
1, record 1, English, melting%20point
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- mp 2, record 1, English, mp
correct
- M.P. 3, record 1, English, M%2EP%2E
correct
- MP 4, record 1, English, MP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fusion point 5, record 1, English, fusion%20point
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The temperature at which [the] crystals [of a pure substance] are in equilibrium with the liquid phase at atmospheric pressure. 6, record 1, English, - melting%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The melting point of a substance should be considered a property of its crystalline form only. At the melting point the liquid and solid forms of a substance exist in equilibrium. All substances of crystalline nature have their characteristic melting points. For very pure substances the temperature range over which the process of fusion occurs is very small. The melting point of a pure crystalline solid is a function of pressure; it increases with increasing pressure for most substances. However, in the case of ice (and a few other substances) the melting point decreases with increasing pressure ... Under a pressure of one standard atmosphere, the melting point of pure ice is the same as the ice point, that is, 0°C. 7, record 1, English, - melting%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The melting point is the temperature at which a solid material becomes liquid. The freezing point is the temperature at which liquid material becomes a solid. 8, record 1, English, - melting%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "melting point" (mp) is used when the equilibrium temperature is approached by heating the solid. Ordinarily refers to temperature above 0°C, the melting point of ice. 6, record 1, English, - melting%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
... melting point and freezing point are often used interchangeably depending on whether the substance is being heated or cooled. 6, record 1, English, - melting%20point
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Physique des solides
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point de fusion
1, record 1, French, point%20de%20fusion
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PF 2, record 1, French, PF
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- température de fusion 2, record 1, French, temp%C3%A9rature%20de%20fusion
correct, feminine noun
- Tf 3, record 1, French, Tf
see observation, feminine noun
- Tf 3, record 1, French, Tf
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Température à laquelle, sous une certaine pression, le solide et le liquide sont en équilibre. 4, record 1, French, - point%20de%20fusion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'abréviation Tf est utilisée dans les cahiers de la collection Enviroguide d'Environnement Canada. 3, record 1, French, - point%20de%20fusion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Física de los sólidos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- temperatura de fusión
1, record 1, Spanish, temperatura%20de%20fusi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- punto de fusión 2, record 1, Spanish, punto%20de%20fusi%C3%B3n
masculine noun
- punto de derretimiento 3, record 1, Spanish, punto%20de%20derretimiento
masculine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Para una sustancia, la temperatura correspondiente al paso de la fase sólida a la líquida. 4, record 1, Spanish, - temperatura%20de%20fusi%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Es función de la presión. 4, record 1, Spanish, - temperatura%20de%20fusi%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-02-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Smelting of Metal
- Plastic Materials
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- melting point
1, record 2, English, melting%20point
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- melt point 2, record 2, English, melt%20point
- fusion point 3, record 2, English, fusion%20point
- fusing point 2, record 2, English, fusing%20point
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The temperature at which a pure metal, compound or eutectic changes from solid to liquid ... 4, record 2, English, - melting%20point
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Fusion (Métallurgie générale)
- Matières plastiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point de fusion
1, record 2, French, point%20de%20fusion
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- température de fusion 2, record 2, French, temp%C3%A9rature%20de%20fusion
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Température à laquelle un métal pur, un composé ou un eutectique passe de l'état solide à l'état liquide. 3, record 2, French, - point%20de%20fusion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le point de fusion d'un corps (un métal en particulier) représente la température à laquelle coexiste son état solide et son état liquide. Le point de fusion est une constante d'une substance pure, comme les éléments du tableau périodique. Elle est habituellement calculée sous pression atmosphérique normale (1 atmosphère). Il est donc possible, en connaissant son point de fusion, de déterminer la nature d'une substance. Lorsqu'une substance solide est chauffée, elle augmente de température jusqu'à atteindre le point de fusion. Une fois au point de fusion, la température reste constante tant que la substance n'est pas passée entièrement sous phase liquide. Ensuite, la température de la substance, maintenant liquide, continue à s'élever. Contrairement à la température de vaporisation (point d'ébullition), le température de fusion est assez insensible aux changements de pression. 4, record 2, French, - point%20de%20fusion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Fundición de metales
- Materiales plásticos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de fusión
1, record 2, Spanish, punto%20de%20fusi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si se exceptúan ciertos compuestos que se descomponen antes de fundirse, todos los cuerpos son fusibles a una temperatura más o menos elevada que constituye su punto de fusión. 2, record 2, Spanish, - punto%20de%20fusi%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-08-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Establishments
- Sales (Marketing)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- variety store
1, record 3, English, variety%20store
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- five-and-ten 2, record 3, English, five%2Dand%2Dten
correct
- five-and-dime 2, record 3, English, five%2Dand%2Ddime
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One [retail store] selling a wide variety or assortment of consumer goods usually in a low and limited price range. It is characterized by a high degree of self-service, and open counter display of merchandise. Most variety stores are now members of chains of limited price variety stores ... 3, record 3, English, - variety%20store
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Établissements commerciaux
- Vente
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- magasin populaire
1, record 3, French, magasin%20populaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- m.p. 2, record 3, French, m%2Ep%2E
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- magasin à prix uniques 3, record 3, French, magasin%20%C3%A0%20prix%20uniques
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- diverserie 3, record 3, French, diverserie
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- magasin à prix modiques 4, record 3, French, magasin%20%C3%A0%20prix%20modiques
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Magasin de vente au détail offrant en des rayons multiples et vendant en libre service ou en pré-sélection un assortiment large et peu profond de biens de consommation dans une basse gamme de prix avec un service réduit. 5, record 3, French, - magasin%20populaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
«diverserie» : Magasin de détail qui offre une très grande variété d'articles se vendant facilement. 3, record 3, French, - magasin%20populaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Establecimientos comerciales
- Ventas (Comercialización)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- tienda de variedades
1, record 3, Spanish, tienda%20de%20variedades
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tienda minorista que maneja un amplio surtido de mercancías, generalmente de precios bajos o limitados. 1, record 3, Spanish, - tienda%20de%20variedades
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