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Best Practice Guide Glossary

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REID VAPOR PRESSURE (RVP) Return to list of terms

A standard measurement of a liquid's vapor pressure in pounds per square inch at 100 degrees Fahrenheit. It is an indication of the propensity of the liquid to evaporate.

Source: California Energy Commission