Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bubble-point
Noun
ˈbʌbəl pɔɪnt
Definition
The temperature at which a liquid begins to boil and form bubbles that rise to the surface.
Examples
- The bubble-point of water is 100 degrees Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
- Understanding the bubble-point is crucial when designing distillation processes.
- In the oil industry, the bubble-point of a reservoir fluid helps in determining how it will behave during extraction.
Meaning
Bubble-point refers to the point in a system where the first bubble of vapor forms as the mixture is heated, indicating the start of vaporization.
Synonyms
- Vaporization point
- Boiling point
