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absolute zero

 
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–noun
the temperature of −273.16°C (−459.69°F), the hypothetical point at which all molecular activity ceases.

absolute temperature scale

 
–noun Thermodynamics.
temperature (absolute temperature) as measured on a scale in which the hypothetical lowest limit of physical temperatures is assigned the value zero (absolute zero), as the Kelvin scale.
Also called absolute scale.
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absolute zero  
n.  The theoretical temperature at which substances possess no thermal energy, equal to -273.15°C, or -459.67°F.
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Cultural Dictionary

absolute zero

The lowest temperature that can be attained by matter, corresponding to the point at which most motion in atoms stops. Absolute zero is about –273 degrees on the Celsius scale and about –460 on the Fahrenheit scale.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: absolute zero
Function: noun
: a theoretical temperature characterized by complete absence of heat and equivalent to exactly −273.15°C or−459.67°F
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

absolute zero n.
The temperature at which substances possess no thermal energy, equal to -273.15°C, -459.67°F, or 0 K.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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