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vapor pressure
The pressure exerted by a vapor in equilibrium with its liquid or solid. In an enclosed space this occurs when equal numbers of molecules are entering and leaving the vapor, which is then saturated. For a pure substance, the saturated vapor pressure (SVP) depends on the temperature. The boiling point of a liquid is reached when the SVP equals the external pressure.
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