单词 | saturation pressure |
释义 | > as lemmassaturation pressure 8. The state or condition of a gas that is at but not above the boiling point of its liquid form, in which its gaseous and liquid forms are in thermal equilibrium. Frequently as a modifier, as in saturation pressure, saturation temperature, etc.A gas in a state of saturation has been provided with the maximum amount of heat that it can accept while remaining in thermal equilibrium with its liquid form. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > physics > mechanics > force > [noun] > pressure > fluid pressure > vapour pressure > specific saturation pressure1826 1826 Philos. Mag. 68 37 The entire heat in a given weight of steam in a state of saturation must be the same at all temperatures. 1874 F. Salter Econ. in Use Steam iv. 33 Where a steam jacket is used the increased temperature, that is the saturation temperature, is retained without decrease of weight. 1955 Sci. Amer. Mar. 74/2 For every temperature there is a ‘saturation vapor pressure’ at which the rates of escape and of deposit at a step balance. Under these conditions the crystal does not grow. It can grow only when the vapor is supersaturated. 2005 K. E. Heselton Boiler Operator's Handbk. i. 18/1 Understanding saturation is the key to understanding steam explosions. < as lemmas |
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