Definition
临界 is an attributive term used in physics and other sciences to describe the point at which a system undergoes a phase transition or a sudden change. It is always used before a noun, like 临界点 (critical point) or 临界状态 (critical state). It does not mean 'important' or 'crucial' in everyday language.
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critical (in physics/technical contexts)
Examples
- 100。Shuǐ de lín jiè diǎn shì yìbǎi shèshìdù.The critical point of water is 100 degrees Celsius.
- 临界。Zhège shíyàn xūyào jīngquè kòngzhì lín jiè wēndù.This experiment requires precise control of the critical temperature.
- 临界，。Dāng yālì dádào lín jiè zhí shí, qìtǐ huì biànchéng yètǐ.When the pressure reaches the critical value, the gas turns into a liquid.
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