Kelvin
n. Lord Kelvin, title of William Thompson (1824-1907), British physicist and mathematician who developed the Kelvin scale of temperature; unit of absolute temperature equal to 1/273.16 of the Kelvin scale temperature of the triple point of water | ||||
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Kelvin Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Kelvin
Noun
1. British physicist who invented the Kelvin scale of temperature and pioneered undersea telegraphy (1824-1907)
(synonym) First Baron Kelvin, William Thompson
(hypernym) physicist
Noun
1. British physicist who invented the Kelvin scale of temperature and pioneered undersea telegraphy (1824-1907)
(synonym) First Baron Kelvin, William Thompson
(hypernym) physicist
kelvin
Noun
1. the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
(synonym) K
(hypernym) temperature unit
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kelvin
scale n : a temperature scale that defines absolute zero as 0 degrees; water freezes at 273.16 degrees and boils at 373.16 degrees [syn: kelvin scale, absolute scale]
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kelvin
scale n : a temperature scale that defines absolute zero as 0 degrees; water freezes at 273.16 degrees and boils at 373.16 degrees [syn: kelvin scale, absolute scale]
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kelvin scale
Kelvin Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Kelvin
An absolute temperature scale named after Lord Kelvin (William Thomson, 1824-1907), who devised it in 1848. It has the same degree size as the Celsius scale, but was extended down to absolute zero (0 K is -273.15° C), which refers to the temperature at which all molecular motion would theoretically cease (i.e., the zero pressure for a gas). It is a resetting of the Celsius scale to reflect thermodynamic principles and eliminate the need for negative numbers. In this scale the freezing point of water is 273 K and the boiling point is 373 K. Temperatures very close to absolute zero have been produced in the laboratory.
An absolute temperature scale named after Lord Kelvin (William Thomson, 1824-1907), who devised it in 1848. It has the same degree size as the Celsius scale, but was extended down to absolute zero (0 K is -273.15° C), which refers to the temperature at which all molecular motion would theoretically cease (i.e., the zero pressure for a gas). It is a resetting of the Celsius scale to reflect thermodynamic principles and eliminate the need for negative numbers. In this scale the freezing point of water is 273 K and the boiling point is 373 K. Temperatures very close to absolute zero have been produced in the laboratory.
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Kelvin
A temperature scale based on a zero point at which atoms in solids stop vibrating. Zero Kelvin corresponds to -273 deg Centigrade (Celsius).
A temperature scale based on a zero point at which atoms in solids stop vibrating. Zero Kelvin corresponds to -273 deg Centigrade (Celsius).
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kelvin (K)
A unit of thermodynamic temperature, taken as one of the base units of the International System of Units (SI). The kelvin is defined by setting the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water at 273.16 K. Note 1: The kelvin was formerly called "degree Kelvin." The term "degree Kelvin" is now obsolete. No degree symbol is written with K, the symbol for kelvin(s). Note 2: In measuring temperature intervals, the degree Celsius is equal to the kelvin. The Celsius temperature scale is defined by setting 0 °C equal to 273.16 K.
A unit of thermodynamic temperature, taken as one of the base units of the International System of Units (SI). The kelvin is defined by setting the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water at 273.16 K. Note 1: The kelvin was formerly called "degree Kelvin." The term "degree Kelvin" is now obsolete. No degree symbol is written with K, the symbol for kelvin(s). Note 2: In measuring temperature intervals, the degree Celsius is equal to the kelvin. The Celsius temperature scale is defined by setting 0 °C equal to 273.16 K.
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Kelvin (K)
Zero K is absolute zero; ice melts at 273 K (0° C, 32° F); water boils at 373 K ( 100° C, 212° F).
Zero K is absolute zero; ice melts at 273 K (0° C, 32° F); water boils at 373 K ( 100° C, 212° F).
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Kelvin
Symbol K. The unit of absolute or thermodynamic temperature scale based upon the Celsius scale with 100 units between the ice point and boiling point of water. 0°C = 273.15K (there is no degree (°) symbol used with the Kelvin scale).
Symbol K. The unit of absolute or thermodynamic temperature scale based upon the Celsius scale with 100 units between the ice point and boiling point of water. 0°C = 273.15K (there is no degree (°) symbol used with the Kelvin scale).
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Kelvin
The absolute temperature scale (metric).
The absolute temperature scale (metric).
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Kelvin
Abbreviated K. A unit of absolute temperature. Zero degrees Celsius is equal to 273.16 Kelvin.
Abbreviated K. A unit of absolute temperature. Zero degrees Celsius is equal to 273.16 Kelvin.
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kelvin
(K) The SI base unit of temperature, defined by assigning 273.16 K to the temperature at which steam, ice, and water are at equilibrium (called the triple point of water). The freezing point of water is 273.15 K.
(K) The SI base unit of temperature, defined by assigning 273.16 K to the temperature at which steam, ice, and water are at equilibrium (called the triple point of water). The freezing point of water is 273.15 K.
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Kelvin
A unit of absolute temperature.
A unit of absolute temperature.
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KELVIN
Thermometer scale on which unit of measurement equals the Celsius degree
Thermometer scale on which unit of measurement equals the Celsius degree
Kelvin Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
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COLOUR TEMPERATURE
A measure of the warmth or coolness of light sources and colours. Measured in degrees Kelvin. The human brain automatically compensates for different colour temperatures - a film or video camera cannot, and thus what we see as white may appear to have a blue or green tint when no colour correction is used for video. Daylight is approximately 5600K and Tungsten Halogen is approx. 3200K.
A measure of the warmth or coolness of light sources and colours. Measured in degrees Kelvin. The human brain automatically compensates for different colour temperatures - a film or video camera cannot, and thus what we see as white may appear to have a blue or green tint when no colour correction is used for video. Daylight is approximately 5600K and Tungsten Halogen is approx. 3200K.
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Kelvin Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Kelvin
This is a system or scale used for measuring temperature. Absolute zero is 0° Kelvin or -273° C. The "color" of white light is expressed in terms of degrees Kelvin, the color of light emitted when an ideal object is heated to a particular temperature.
This is a system or scale used for measuring temperature. Absolute zero is 0° Kelvin or -273° C. The "color" of white light is expressed in terms of degrees Kelvin, the color of light emitted when an ideal object is heated to a particular temperature.
Kelvin Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Kelvin Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
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KELVIN (K)
The SI Unit of temperature. The base unit of temperature in the International System of Units that is equal to 1/273.16 of the Kelvin scale temperature of the triple point of water. Zero Kelvin is Absolute Zero, and an interval of 1 K is equal to 1° on the Celsius Scale (Centigrade Temperature Scale) and 1.8° on the Fahrenheit Temperature Scale. 0°C = 273.15 K.
The SI Unit of temperature. The base unit of temperature in the International System of Units that is equal to 1/273.16 of the Kelvin scale temperature of the triple point of water. Zero Kelvin is Absolute Zero, and an interval of 1 K is equal to 1° on the Celsius Scale (Centigrade Temperature Scale) and 1.8° on the Fahrenheit Temperature Scale. 0°C = 273.15 K.
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Kelvin Hall Silver Broom, Blended Scotch Whisky
(To commemorate Kelvin Hall Silver Broom)
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Kelvin Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Kelvin
Abbreviated K. A unit of absolute temperature. Zero degrees Celsius is equal to 273.16 Kelvin.
Abbreviated K. A unit of absolute temperature. Zero degrees Celsius is equal to 273.16 Kelvin.
Kelvin Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Kelvin
This is a system or scale used for measuring temperature. Absolute zero is 0° Kelvin or -273° C. The "color" of white light is expressed in terms of degrees Kelvin, the color of light emitted when an ideal object is heated to a particular temperature.
This is a system or scale used for measuring temperature. Absolute zero is 0° Kelvin or -273° C. The "color" of white light is expressed in terms of degrees Kelvin, the color of light emitted when an ideal object is heated to a particular temperature.
Kelvin Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Kelvin
The kelvin (symbol: K) is a unit increment of temperature and is one of the seven SI base units. The Kelvin scale is a thermodynamic (absolute) temperature scale where absolute zero — the coldest possible temperature — is zero kelvins (0 K).
The Kelvin scale and the kelvin are named after the Irish-born physicist and engineer William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1824 – 1907), who wrote of the need for an “absolute thermometric scale.”
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