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kelvin Definition and Meaning in English (kelvin definition)
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Kelvin definition: The kelvin is the base unit of thermodynamic temperature in the International System of Units (SI), equal in magnitude to the degree Celsius but with its zero point at absolute zero.
Definitions of Kelvin
- 1noun(formal)
The kelvin is the base unit of thermodynamic temperature in the International System of Units (SI), equal in magnitude to the degree Celsius but with its zero point at absolute zero.
Example Sentences
formal
“Absolute zero is defined as 0 kelvin, which is approximately -273.15 degrees Celsius.”
formal
“The temperature of the cosmic microwave background radiation is about 2.7 kelvins.”
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Kelvin scalecollocation
A thermodynamic temperature scale where absolute zero is 0 K.
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Kelvin definition: The kelvin is the base unit of thermodynamic temperature in the International System of Units (SI), equal in magnitude to the degree Celsius but with its zero point at absolute zero.
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'Kelvin' translates to 'kelvin' in English. Kelvin definition: The kelvin is the base unit of thermodynamic temperature in the International System of Units (SI), equal in magnitude to the degree Celsius but with its zero point at absolute zero.
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