kelvin

/ˈkɛlvɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of temperature, defined as 1/273.16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water.

“The temperature outside was -20 degrees Celsius, or -4 degrees Fahrenheit, which is equivalent to -268.15 kelvins.”

Synonyms

  • degree
  • temperature

Antonyms

  • absolute zero