melting point
noun Physical Chemistry.
the temperature at which a solid substance melts or fuses.
Origin of melting point
First recorded in 1835–45
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British Dictionary definitions for melting point
melting point
noun
the temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid. It is equal to the freezing point
Scientific definitions for melting point
melting point
[ mĕl′tĭng ]
The temperature at which a solid, given sufficient heat, becomes a liquid. For a given substance, the melting point of its solid form is the same as the freezing point of its liquid form, and depends on such factors as the purity of the substance and the surrounding pressure. The melting point of ice at a pressure of one atmosphere is 0°C (32°F); that of iron is 1,535°C (2,795°F). See also state of matter.
Cultural definitions for melting point
melting point
The temperature at which a given material changes from a solid to a liquid, or melts; the same temperature as freezing point. (See phases of matter.)