Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stp

noun
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Definition
Stp is an acronym that stands for standard temperature and pressure, commonly used in scientific contexts.
Examples
  • At stp, one mole of an ideal gas occupies 22.4 liters.
  • Scientists often use stp to ensure uniformity in experiments.
Meaning
Standard temperature and pressure are conditions commonly used for the comparison of measurements and calculations in chemistry and physics.
Synonyms
  • Standard conditions
  • Reference conditions