NOUN | attribute | absolute zero | (cryogenics) the lowest temperature theoretically attainable (at which the kinetic energy of atoms and molecules is minimal) |
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Meaning | (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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Category | cryogenics, cryogeny | The branch of physics that studies the phenomena that occur at very low temperatures |
Broader | temperature | The degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment / environment (corresponding to its molecular activity) |
Spanish | cero absoluto | |
Catalan | zero absolut |
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