Vapour Pressure (Noun)
Meaning
The pressure exerted by a vapor; often understood to mean saturated vapor pressure (the vapor pressure of a vapor in contact with its liquid form).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The vapour pressure of a liquid is a measure of the tendency of the liquid to evaporate.
- At higher temperatures the vapour pressure of the liquid increases.
- The vapour pressure of a substance is a critical factor in determining its boiling point.
- The relationship between temperature and vapour pressure is described by the Clausius-Clapeyron equation.
- The vapour pressure of a liquid can be measured using a variety of techniques including the use of a barometer.