absolute scale
noun
Simple meaning
A temperature scale that defines absolute zero as 0 degrees.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈæbsəlutskeɪl
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Definition
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noun
metrology
A temperature scale that defines absolute zero as 0 degrees; water freezes at 273.16 degrees and boils at 373.16 degrees
metrology
A temperature scale whose zero corresponds to absolute zero such as the Kelvin scale or Rankine scale.
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How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A temperature scale that defines absolute zero as 0 degrees; water freezes at 273.16 degrees and boils at 373.16 degrees
Used this way, absolute scale is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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