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liquidus

liq·ui·dus
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lik-wi-duh s]
    • /ˈlɪk wɪ dəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lik-wi-duh s]
    • /ˈlɪk wɪ dəs/

Definitions of liquidus word

  • noun liquidus (on a graph of temperature versus composition) the curve connecting the temperatures at which a liquid solution is in equilibrium with its vapor and with the solid solution. 1
  • noun liquidus (chemistry, physics) A line, in a phase diagram, above which a given substance is a stable liquid and below which solid and liquid are in equilibrium. (from 1900). 1
  • noun liquidus the line on a graph of temperature versus composition, above which a substance is in liquid form 0

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Origin of liquidus

First appearance:

before 1900
One of the 17% newest English words
From Latin, dating back to 1900-05; See origin at liquid

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Parts of speech for Liquidus

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

liquidus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

liquidus usage trend in Literature

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