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Kelvin Scale
For Kelvin Scale we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Atmospheric Chemistry, Photography, Physical Geography and Science.
Kelvin Scale (Atmospheric Chemistry) 
Scale for measuring temperature that sets zero degrees at the point of which molecular motion desists, that is, the point at which there is no heat. It is also known as the absolute scale. [Weisberg, Joseph S. Meteorology, The Earth and Its Weather. New Jersey, 1976.]
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Kelvin Scale (Photography)
Used to measure and define the color temperature of different light sources.
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Kelvin Scale (Physical Geography)
Scale for measuring temperature. In this scale, absolute zero is 0 Kelvins, water boils at 373.15 Kelvins and freezes at 273.15 Kelvins.
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Kelvin Scale (Science)
A thermometer scale having the same unit of measurement as the Celsius scale; absolute zero is 0oK (273oC)
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