absolute zero
The coldest possible temperature, equivalent to zero on the Kelvin scale, or…The coldest possible temperature, equivalent to zero on the Kelvin scale, or approximately −273.15 °C, −459.67 °F; a total absence of heat; the temperature at which the motion of all molecules would cease.
» Absolute zero is the lowest possible temperature.
Meaning
2 sensesThe coldest possible temperature, equivalent to zero on the Kelvin scale, or approximately −273.15 °C, −459.67 °F; a total absence of heat; the temperature at which the motion of all molecules would cease.
absoluter Nullpunkt
абсолю́тный нульabsoljútnyj nulʹ
абсолю́тний нульabsoljútnyj nulʹ
(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
(derogatory, slang)A person or thing of absolutely no consequence.
Examples
4 sentencesAbsolute zero is the lowest possible temperature.
Space is incredibly cold, with temperatures close to absolute zero.
What is absolute zero in centigrade?
Absolute temperature is a temperature measured from absolute zero in kelvins.
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