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Definition of absolute temperature

: temperature measured on the absolute scale —symbol T

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First Known Use of absolute temperature

1849, in the meaning defined above

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“Absolute temperature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absolute%20temperature. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.

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