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Noun: Kelvin scale
  1. A temperature scale that defines absolute zero as 0 degrees; water freezes at 273.16 degrees and boils at 373.16 degrees
    "Scientists prefer to use the Kelvin scale for their calculations";
    - absolute scale

Derived forms: Kelvin scales

Type of: temperature scale

Encyclopedia: Kelvin scale