absolute zero

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The coldest possible temperature, equivalent to zero on the Kelvin scale, or approximately −273.15 °C, −459.67 °F; a total absence of heat; the temperature at which the motion of all molecules would cease.
  2. A person or thing of absolutely no consequence.

Pronunciation

/ˈæb.səˌlut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ En-au-absolute zero.ogg

Word forms

absolute zero absolute zeros
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