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Meaning of Kelvin scale | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A scale for measuring temperature, with zero defined as absolute zero, with kelvins as the units (equivalent to degrees Celsius).

Equivalents

Čeština Kelvinova stupnice
Suomi kelvinasteikko

Examples

“The Kelvin scale is the standard scale for many scientific fields, but the related Celsius scale is handier for everyday life on Earth.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Kelvin View Kelvin wake pattern Kelvin wave Kelvin-Joule effect Kelvin-Stokes theorem Kelvin-Voigt material

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