melting point

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"The one we used for this project has a lower melting point than table salt, low vapor pressure, and is organic."

From Science Daily • Sep. 28, 2023

Warm enough, in fact, that one might not need to dig very deep to reach ambient temperatures above the melting point of water.

From Scientific American • Mar. 30, 2023

As well as having a higher melting point, it can be easily dispersed through the product.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2023

A similar story played out on the planet’s other side, with ice around the North Pole nearing or reaching its melting point at a time once considered unthinkably early.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2023

“It has a high melting point and good tensile strength too. Expensive stuff though. Take some time to drill and shape. C’mon.”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam