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1.NounThe unique temperature and pressure at which the solid, liquid and gas phases of a substance are all in equilibrium."A pressure vs. temperature diagram showing phases of matter and the triple point"
2.NounA point where the incident shock wave, the reflected shock wave, the Mach stem, and one slipstream meet.
3.NounA point where a curve or surface intersects itself along three arcs."Boy's surface, showing the triple point where it intersects itself"
4.NounThe intersection of an occluded front, cold front, and warm front.
5.NounThe point where two boundaries, such as a dry line, outflow boundary, or cold front, intersect.
6.NounA point where three plates intersect.