ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fugacity

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /fjuːˈɡæsɪti/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Fugacity is a noun meaning A measure of the tendency of a fluid to expand or escape.

Meaning

A measure of the tendency of a fluid to expand or escape.

More Meanings

  1. (physics) A measure of the relative stability of different phases of a substance under the same conditions.
  2. Transience.

Example Sentences

Duke Orbal disallowed it on the grounds of fugacity.

Word Forms

Synonyms for fugacity

Depending on context, synonyms include ephemerality, impermanence, fugaciousness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fugaciousness, fugitivity, fugitiveness, effumability, fugitivism, fugginess.

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