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kelvin

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛlvɪn/

(abbreviation: K)
Definition of kelvin

noun (pluralsame or kelvins)

  • the SI base unit of thermodynamic temperature, equal in magnitude to the degree Celsius.

Origin:

late 19th century: named after Lord Kelvin (see Kelvin, 1st Baron)

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