phase diagram (C1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪz ˈdaɪəɡrəm/
Definition
A graphical representation of the different states of a substance, such as solid, liquid, or gas, and the conditions under which they exist, typically plotted against temperature and pressure.
Examples
The phase diagram of water shows that it can exist as a solid, liquid, or gas, depending on the temperature and pressure.
The engineer used the phase diagram to determine the optimal conditions for the chemical reaction.
How to Use phase diagram
- plot a phase diagram (verb phrase)
- to create a graphical representation of the different states of a system — "The engineer plotted a phase diagram to understand the behavior of the material under different conditions."
- interpret a phase diagram (verb phrase)
- to understand and analyze the information presented in a phase diagram — "The scientist interpreted the phase diagram to determine the optimal conditions for the chemical reaction."
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