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Vocabulary Entry
kelvin
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A unit of temperature measurement in the International System of Units, used primarily in scientific contexts.
Example Sentences
"The water boiled at 373.15 kelvin."
"To compare temperatures, you can convert Celsius to kelvin."
"Scientists often use kelvin for experiments involving absolute temperature."
V
verb
To express or measure a temperature in kelvin.
Example Sentences
"Make sure to kelvin the temperature before proceeding with the experiment."
"The lab technician needed to kelvin the readings for accuracy."
"It's essential to kelvin all measurements in the experiment to maintain consistency."
A
adjective
Relating to or measured in kelvin.
Example Sentences
"The kelvin scale is significant in physics and engineering."
"She recorded the kelvin temperature of the liquid."
"The results were presented in kelvin units to standardize the findings."