Science, Tech, Math › Science Vapor Pressure Definition Chemistry Glossary Definition of Vapor Pressure Share Flipboard Email Print Mercury is a metal with a high vapor pressure. Femto/Elementbox04, wikipedia.org Science Chemistry Chemical Laws Basics Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Updated March 06, 2017 Vapor Pressure Definition: pressure vapor solid liquid phase pressure solid liquid Return to the Chemistry Glossary Index