Coefficient of compressibility

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004475",
  "term": "Coefficient of compressibility",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A measure of a substance's relative volume change in response to a pressure change. It quantifies how much a fluid or solid decreases in volume when subjected to external pressure. For gases, this coefficient is significantly higher than for liquids or solids, reflecting their greater susceptibility to compression.",
  "synonyms": [
    "compressibility"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "coefficient of thermal expansion",
    "coefficient of tension"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/coefficient-of-compressibility/"
}