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No. 6,718 in French

kelvin

The French word "kelvin" refers to the unit of thermodynamic temperature in the International System of Units (SI).

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  • Le point de fusion de l'eau est de 273,15 kelvins.

    The melting point of water is 273.15 kelvins.

    In this sentence, 'kelvin' is used as a unit of measurement for temperature in the Kelvin scale, showing its scientific application.

  • L'expérience demande de maintenir une température constante de 300 kelvins.

    The experiment requires maintaining a constant temperature of 300 kelvins.

    Here, 'kelvin' again serves as the unit for temperature measurement, indicating its significance in controlled experimental conditions.

  • Nous avons appris que zéro kelvin représente le zéro absolu.

    We learned that zero kelvin represents absolute zero.

    This sentence highlights the fundamental concept in thermodynamics where 'kelvin' is associated with the lowest theoretical temperature, emphasizing its importance in scientific education.

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