All critical mass synonyms
crit·i·cal mass
C c noun critical mass
- climax — The climax of something is the most exciting or important moment in it, usually near the end.
- crisis — A crisis is a situation in which something or someone is affected by one or more very serious problems.
- critical point — the point on a phase diagram that represents the critical state of a substance
- crossroads — A crossroads is a place where two roads meet and cross each other.
- crunch time — the critical moment
- defining moment — a point at which the essential nature or character of a person, group, etc., is revealed or identified.
- high noon — the exact moment of noon.
- moment of truth — the moment in a bullfight at which the matador is about to make the kill.
- point of no return — Aviation. the point in a flight at which an aircraft will lack sufficient fuel to return to its starting point.
- turning point — a point at which a decisive change takes place; critical point; crisis.
- zero hour — the time set for the beginning of a military attack or operation.