Advertisement
Advertisement
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.
absolute temperature scale
- A temperature scale having absolute zero as the lowest temperature. Absolute temperature scales only have positive numbers. The Kelvin scale and the Rankine scale are absolute temperature scales.
- Compare relative temperature scale
Discover More
Example Sentences
On the night of the launch, the sky was clear, with no precipitation or wind, and the temperature was 292 degrees by the absolute temperature scale.
From Nautilus
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[tawr-choo-uhs ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse