kelvin
noun [C or U] /ˈkel.vɪn/ (written abbreviation K) specializedDefinition
› a standard unit of temperature. One degree kelvin is equal to one degree Celsius.Measurements of temperature
(Definition of kelvin noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- absolute zero noun
- C, c noun (TEMPERATURE)
- Celsius noun, adjective
- centigrade noun, adjective
- F, f noun (TEMPERATURE)
- Fahrenheit adjective, noun
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- forties noun
- K, k noun (TEMPERATURE)
- Mark noun
- melting point noun
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