Pressure melting

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Term: Pressure melting
Definition: The melting of ice due to applied pressure. The melting point of pure ice is lowered 0.0072 K per atmosphere of applied pressure. Pressure melting is responsible for regelation.
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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