
Meaning of ABSOLUTE ZERO
| Pronunciation: | | 'absu`loot 'zeerow
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] (cryogenics) the lowest temperature theoretically attainable (at which the kinetic energy of atoms and molecules is minimal); 0 Kelvin or -273.15 Centigrade or -459.67 Fahrenheit |
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| | See Also: | | temperature | |
Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | This is the lowest possible temperature (0 Kelvin, -273.15° Celsius, -459.67° Fahrenheit). At this temperature, all molecular motion stops. |
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Thesaurus Terms |
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| | Related Terms: | | algidity, bitterness, bleakness, boiling point, briskness, chill, chilliness, cold, coldness, cool, coolness, coolth, crispness, cryogenics, cryology, decrease in temperature, dew point, freezing point, freshness, frigidity, frostiness, gelidity, iciness, inclemency, intense cold, keenness, low temperature, melting point, nip, nippiness, rawness, recalescence point, rigor, severity, sharp air, sharpness, temperature, zero |
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