Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kelvin
Noun
/ˈkɛlvɪn/
Definition
The kelvin is a unit of measurement for temperature in the International System of Units (SI).
Examples
- The temperature of space is approximately 2.7 kelvin.
- Water freezes at around 273.15 kelvin.
Meaning
It is used to measure absolute temperature, starting from absolute zero, which is the lowest limit of the thermodynamic temperature scale.
Synonyms
- None
