triple point

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Synonyms: triple points, trial point

Antonyms: triple points, trial point

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} The [[unique]] [[temperature]] and [[pressure]] at which the [[solid]], [[liquid]] and [[gas]] [[phase]]s of a [[substance]] are all in [[equilibrium]].
2. {{lb|en|physics}} A point where the [[incident]] [[shock wave]], the [[reflected]] shock wave, the [[Mach stem]], and one [[slipstream]] meet.
3. {{lb|en|mathematics}} A [[point]] where a [[curve]] or [[surface]] [[intersect]]s itself along three arcs.
4. {{lb|en|meteorology}} The intersection of an [[occluded front]], [[cold front]], and [[warm front]].
5. {{lb|en|meteorology}} The point where two boundaries, such as a [[dry line]], [[outflow boundary]], or [[cold front]], intersect.
6. {{lb|en|plate tectonics}} A point where three plates intersect.

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