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Melting point

The melting point ofsolid istemperature at whichchanges state from solidliquid. When considered astemperature ofreverse change,temperaturereferredasfreezing point. For example,melting pointmercury (element)234.32 Kelvin (-37.89 °F)

Unlikeboiling point,melting pointrelatively insensitivepressure.

See also: phasesmatter, triple point


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