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Meaning of "kelvin" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF KELVIN

kelvin  [ˈkɛlvɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KELVIN

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Kelvin is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KELVIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

kelvin

Kelvin

The kelvin is a unit of measurement for temperature. It is one of the seven base units in the International System of Units and is assigned the unit symbol K. The kelvin scale is an absolute, thermodynamic temperature scale using as its null point absolute zero, the temperature at which all thermal motion ceases in the classical description of thermodynamics. The kelvin is defined as the fraction 1⁄273.16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water. In other words, it is defined such that the triple point of water is exactly 273.16 K. The kelvin scale is named after the Belfast-born, Glasgow University engineer and physicist William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, who wrote of the need for an "absolute thermometric scale". Unlike the degree Fahrenheit and degree Celsius, the kelvin is not referred to or typeset as a degree. The kelvin is the primary unit of measurement in the physical sciences, but is often used in conjunction with the degree Celsius, which has the same magnitude. Subtracting 273.16 K from the temperature of the triple point of water makes absolute zero equivalent to −273.15 °C.

Definition of kelvin in the English dictionary

The definition of kelvin in the dictionary is the basic SI unit of thermodynamic temperature; the fraction 1⁄273.16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water K.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KELVIN


alevin
ˈælɪvɪn
alvine
ˈælvɪn
Angevin
ˈændʒɪvɪn
bavin
ˈbævɪn
Bevin
ˈbɛvɪn
Calvin
ˈkælvɪn
cave-in
ˈkeɪvɪn
covin
ˈkʌvɪn
flavin
ˈfleɪvɪn
griseofulvin
ˌɡrɪzɪəʊˈfʊlvɪn
Irvine
ˈɜːvɪn
levin
ˈlɛvɪn
Previn
ˈprɛvɪn
ravin
ˈrævɪn
replevin
rɪˈplɛvɪn
riboflavin
ˌraɪbəʊˈfleɪvɪn
riboflavine
ˌraɪbəʊˈfleɪvɪn
savin
ˈsævɪn
savine
ˈsævɪn
spavin
ˈspævɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KELVIN

kelly-green
Kelmscott Manor
keloid
keloidal
kelp
kelper
kelpie
kelpies
kelpy
kelson
kelt
kelter
Keltic
Keltically
Kelticism
Kelticist
Keltist
kelty
Kelvin scale
kelyphitic rim

WORDS THAT END LIKE KELVIN

acriflavin
bog spavin
bony spavin
Cervin
coq au vin
knee spavin
lactoflavin
mavin
Mont Cervin
Mordvin
tastevin

Synonyms and antonyms of kelvin in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «kelvin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KELVIN

Find out the translation of kelvin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of kelvin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «kelvin» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

开尔文
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

kelvin
570 millions of speakers

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kelvin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

केल्विन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كلفن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кельвин
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

kelvin
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কেলভিন
260 millions of speakers

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kelvin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kelvin
190 millions of speakers

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Kelvin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ケルビン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

켈빈
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kelvin
85 millions of speakers
vi

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kelvin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கெல்வின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

केल्विन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kelvin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

kelvin
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Kelvin
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кельвін
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

kelvin
30 millions of speakers
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kelvin
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Kelvin
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kelvin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kelvin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of kelvin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KELVIN»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KELVIN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about kelvin

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KELVIN»

Discover the use of kelvin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to kelvin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Energy and Empire: A Biographical Study of Lord Kelvin
This study of Lord Kelvin, the most famous mathematical physicist of 19th-century Britain, delivers on a speculation long entertained by historians of science that Victorian physics expressed in its very content the industrial society that ...
Crosbie Smith, M. Norton Wise, 1989
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The Kelvin Problem
This text assesses the various merits of Kelvin's structure and of that discovered by Weaire and Phelan. It also looks at the problem of proof that Weaire's structure having minimal area remains open.
Denis Weaire, 1997
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The Life of Lord Kelvin
The work is considered the definitive biography of Lord Kelvin. It includes Kelvin's personal recollections and data. His death in 1907 affected the project by extending the scope of the original work.
Silvanus Phillips Thompson, 2005
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Degrees Kelvin:: A Tale of Genius, Invention, and Tragedy
Destined to become the definitive biography of one of the most important figures in modern science, Degrees Kelvin unravels the mystery of a life composed of equal parts triumph and tragedy, hubris and humility, yielding a surprising and ...
David Lindley, 2004
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Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy: Measuring and Compensating ...
This volume presents a concise introduction to Kelvin probe force microscopy.
Sascha Sadewasser, Thilo Glatzel, 2011
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Lord Kelvin, His Influence on Electrical Measurements and Units
This is a life of Lord Kelvin, who began life as William Thomson, matriculated at Glasgow University at the age of 10 and entered Cambridge University at 17.
Paul Tunbridge, 1992
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The Publishing Business: From p-books to e-books
And yet, publishing remains a popular career choice for many creative graduates. The Publishing Business is an invaluable guide to understanding what book publishing is and what it might become.
Kelvin Smith, 2014
8
The Life of William Thomson, Baron Kelvin of Largs
A comprehensive biography, first published in 1910, of the influential mathematician and physicist William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1824-1907).
Silvanus Phillips Thompson, 2011
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Kelvin and Stokes: a comparative study in Victorian physics
This volume places them in both contexts. It examines not only their views of physical theory, but also institutional, theological, and methodological themes. This book will appeal to readers from many different fields.
David B. Wilson, 1987
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The Lives of Kelvin Fletcher: Stories Mostly Short
Seven stories and a novella explore the inner life of young man who grows up in a small southern town and ends up in war-torn Central American country. (Story Collections)
Miller Williams, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KELVIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kelvin is used in the context of the following news items.
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Baylor Bears Football 2017 K'Lavon Chaisson Kelvin Chaisson
Baylor fans will remember the name Kelvin Chaisson dating back to Baylor's 1999 season when the linebacker burned his redshirt halfway ... «247Sports, Jul 15»
2
City Hall: Interim CEO Kelvin Spiller says he won't be afraid to make …
IT can't be easy starting a new job in a new city and finding you're suddenly the boss of 2600 people. But Kelvin Spiller has been here before, ... «Geelong Advertiser, Jul 15»
3
Kelvin Beachum Contract Projection - Steelers Depot
Most of you would likely acquiesce that left tackle Kelvin Beachum stands a great chance of being that player. Should that wind up being the ... «Steelers Depot, Jul 15»
4
kelvin ip imagines dystopian, factional hong kong in last resort
it's 2047, and on the fringes of an overthrown hong kong lies a massive citadel; home to the deposed rebels of the fallen city. through carefully ... «Designboom, Jul 15»
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New Music: Kelvin Boj – 'Olosho' ft Fetty Wap - Pulse.ng
Here's introducing Kelvin Boj Formerly known as LayLow in his debut and self-produced single 'Olosho' featuring Fetty Wap of 'Trap Queen' ... «Pulse Nigeria, Jul 15»
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Laylow: Producer features Fetty Wap on new song, rebrands as …
Kelvin Boj recently recorded his debut international single as an artist/producer ... Kelvin Boj (formerly Laylow) has collaborated with Fetty Wap. «Pulse Nigeria, Jul 15»
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Remain Mobile with Sitka Gear's All-New Kelvin Lite Series
Bozeman, MT -(AmmoLand.com)- Sitka Gear, the industry leader in performance hunting gear has redesigned their Kelvin Lite Series to meet a ... «AmmoLand Shooting Sports News, Jul 15»
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Kelvin Hughes to supply SharpEyeTM VTS radars for Shah Deniz …
Kelvin Hughes has been contracted to supply two of its SBS-800-1 radars for installation on the offshore production platforms of the Shah Deniz ... «SecurityMiddleEast, Jul 15»
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Middle Relievers Getting Their Due at All-Star Game
Kelvin Herrera needs only one hand to tally his saves total. No matter. Managers know the value of having a bullpen full of dependable setup ... «ABC News, Jul 15»
10
State prison for man who provided gun in Allentown homicide
Kelvin "Thirty-Shot" Harris, the man accused of supplying a gun to Charles Washington, which was used to kill Lionel Blackledge in ... «Allentown Morning Call, Jul 15»

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