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coefficient of linear expansion

Physics; General physics

The increase in length per unit original length per degree rise in temperature.

coefficient of superficial expansion

Physics; General physics

The increase in area per unit original area per degree rise in temperature.

coefficient of volumetric expansion

Physics; General physics

The increase in volume per unit original volume per degree rise in temperature.

matter

Physics; General physics

Anything that occupies space and has mass.

decibel scale

Physics; General physics

A nonlinear scale of loudness based on the ratio of the intensity level of a sound to the intensity at the threshold of hearing.

melting point

Physics; General physics

The temperature at which a phase change of solid to liquid takes place; the same temperature as the freezing point for a given substance.

destructive interference

Physics; General physics

The condition in which two waves arriving at the same point at the same time out of phase add amplitudes to create zero total disturbance. (also see constructive interference.

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