The temperature at which the maximum vapour pressure of water is equal to the standard atmospheric pressure (101 325 Pa). On the Celsius scale it has the value 100°C.
Chemistry
The temperature at which the maximum vapour pressure of water is equal to the standard atmospheric pressure (101 325 Pa). On the Celsius scale it has the value 100°C.
Chemical Engineering
The temperature that corresponds to the maximum vapour pressure of water at standard atmospheric pressure (101.325 kPa). This corresponds to a temperature of 100ºC.