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Curie Point

Noun

The temperature at which a ferromagnetic material loses its magnetism.

Example sentence: The curie point of iron is approximately 770 degrees Celsius.

Noun

A temperature threshold at which a material undergoes a transformation or exhibits specific properties.

Example sentence: The curie point of a metal determines its ability to conduct electricity efficiently.

Noun

The critical temperature at which a superconductor ceases to display zero electrical resistance.

Example sentence: The superconductor needs to be exposed to extremely low temperatures below its curie point to exhibit its unique properties.

Noun

Any temperature that signifies a significant change or transition in a substance or system.

Example sentence: The curie point of water is 100 degrees Celsius, where it transitions from a liquid to a gaseous state.

Noun

The temperature required to initiate a specific chemical reaction.

Example sentence: The curie point of the catalytic converter determines the efficiency of the emission control process in automobiles.

Adjective

Referring to or concerned with the curie point or temperatures at which specific changes occur.

Example sentence: The curie point analysis revealed crucial data about the behavior of the material at varying temperatures.