kelvin (n.)

  1. the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International dUnites

    [ Syn: k ]

  2. British physicist who invented the Kelvin scale of temperature and pioneered undersea telegraphy (1824-1907)

    [ Syn: kelvin , first baron kelvin , william thompson ]

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