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absolute zero

/ˈæb.səˌlut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.28 in modern English

Syllables
ab-so-lute ze-ro
IPA
/ˈæb.səˌlut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/
23
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

noun

A person or thing of absolutely no consequence.

Derogatory; Slang

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

absolute zeros (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce absolute zero?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/.
What does absolute zero mean?
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.

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