Definitions of triple point:
- noun: (physics) The unique temperature and pressure at which the solid, liquid and gas phases of a substance are all in equilibrium.
- noun: (physics) A point where the incident shock wave, the reflected shock wave, the Mach stem, and one slipstream meet.
- noun: (mathematics) A point where a curve or surface intersects itself along three arcs.
- noun: (meteorology) The intersection of an occluded front, cold front, and warm front.
- noun: (meteorology) The point where two boundaries, such as a dry line, outflow boundary, or cold front, intersect.
- noun: (plate tectonics) A point where three plates intersect.
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