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Absolute Scale.
Absolute Scale - as a noun
A temperature scale that defines absolute zero as 0 degrees; water freezes at 273.16 degrees and boils at 373.16 degrees
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kelvin scaleExample Sentences
"In physics, temperature is often measured using the Kelvin scale, an absolute scale."
"The Richter scale is an absolute scale that measures the magnitude of earthquakes."
"On the absolute scale of pH, a value of 7 indicates neutrality."
"An absolute scale of measurement is one that does not depend on the properties of the measuring instrument."
"The absolute scale of measurement is often preferred in scientific experiments."
