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absolute zero


absolute zero

noun

Definition of ABSOLUTE ZERO

: a theoretical temperature characterized by complete absence of heat and motion and equivalent to exactly −273.15°C or −459.67°F

First Known Use of ABSOLUTE ZERO

1808

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