absolute zero
temperature at which it is believed that all molecular activity ceases (-273.16 degrees Celsius/-459.69 degrees Fahrenheit)
Absolute zero
absolute zero
Noun
1. (cryogenics) the lowest temperature theoretically attainable (at which the kinetic energy of atoms and molecules is minimal); 0 Kelvin or -273.15 Centigrade or -459.67 Fahrenheit
(hypernym) temperature
(classification) cryogenics, cryogeny
Absolute zero
Theorised to be the lowest
temperature it is possible to attain. As matter is cooled down, so the motion of atoms and molecules gradually ceases. At absolute zero all movement stops. It occurs at -273 degrees on the centigrade scale and defines the zero degrees point on the
Kelvintemperature scale.
absolute zero (0 K)
The temperature at which the volume of an
ideal gas becomes zero; a theoretical coldest temperature that can be approached but never reached. Absolute zero is zero on the Kelvin scale, -273.15°C on the Celsius scale, and -459.67°F on the Fahrenheit scale.