Kelvin
/ˈkɛlvən/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Kelvin
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- In the International System of Units, the base unit of thermodynamic temperature; 1/273.16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water. Shown as "K".
- A unit interval on the Kelvin scale.
"The interval between the freezing and boiling points of water is 100 kelvins."
- (usually as postpositioned adjective) A unit for a specific temperature on the Kelvin scale.
"Ice melts above 273.15 kelvin."
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