kelvin

SayKEL-vin/ˈkɛlvɪn/

6 meanings of kelvin

1
nouncountable
The basic unit scientists around the world use to measure how hot or cold something is.
Room temperature is about 293 kelvins.
The scientist cooled the metal to just one kelvin.
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2
noununcountable
A number that shows how warm or cool the color of a light looks.
Bulbs with a lower kelvin give a warmer, cozier light.
What kelvin should I buy for my kitchen lights?
3
nouncountable
One degree of difference on the kelvin scale, used to say how far apart two temperatures are.
The water in the tank got three kelvins warmer in an hour.
The two rooms differ by just one kelvin.
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4
proper noun
A surname from Scottish Gaelic.
5
proper noun
A river which flows through East Dunbartonshire council area and Glasgow council area, Scotland, to the River Clyde.
6
proper noun
A male given name transferred from the surname, of rather rare usage.

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Named after Lord Kelvin, a Scottish scientist who was born in Ireland.