Kelvin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɛlvɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kelvin is a noun meaning One degree of difference on this scale, as a unit interval.
Meaning
One degree of difference on this scale, as a unit interval.
More Meanings
- A measurement of color warmth defined by the temperature kelvin at which an incandescent blackbody would emit a given color.
- In the International System of Units, the base unit of thermodynamic temperature; ¹⁄_(273.16) of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water.
Example Sentences
Ice melts above 273.15 kelvins.
Water boils above 373.15 kelvins.
The dew point here today is only 1 kelvin above what it was yesterday.
The interval between the freezing and boiling points of water is 100 kelvins.
Word Forms
- kelvins
Synonyms for kelvin
Depending on context, synonyms include k.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include k, joule, degrees, kilokelvin, nanokelvin, kilo.
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