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Kelvin

Verb / ˈkelvʌn / / ˈkelvɪn / Another word for kelvin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Kelvin is a unit of measurement for temperature equal to 273.15 degrees Celsius.

Synonyms & similar words

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Common collocations

  • absolute zero
  • Kelvin scale
  • degrees Kelvin
  • temperature in Kelvin
  • convert to Kelvin
  • measure in Kelvin
  • absolute temperature

Word family

noun Kelvin

Usage note

Kelvin is a unit of thermodynamic temperature, named after Lord Kelvin. It is used in scientific contexts and is part of the International System of Units (SI). The term 'degrees Kelvin' is sometimes used informally but is technically incorrect; it should simply be 'kelvin'.

Example sentences

  1. Water freezes at 273 degrees Kelvin.
  2. The Kelvin scale is used in scientific experiments.
  3. The temperature in space is almost absolute zero, which is 0 Kelvin.
  4. The Kelvin scale is an absolute scale of temperature.
  5. Kelvin is an important unit of measurement for scientists.

Quotes

  • The Kelvin temperature scale is named after the physicist William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin.
  • I feel a bit like a thermometer, constantly measuring the temperature of a room and adjusting the dials until everyone is happy. Just call me Kelvin!
  • I'm not a scientist. I'm an actor. I don't even know what a Kelvin is.

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