absolute zero
US /ˌæb.sə.luːt ˈzɪr.oʊ/
UK /ˌæb.sə.luːt ˈzɪr.oʊ/
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absoluut nulpunt
the lowest possible temperature, at which point atoms and molecules have the minimum possible energy, equal to −273.15°C or −459.67°F.
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Scientists are trying to achieve temperatures close to absolute zero in their experiments.
Wetenschappers proberen temperaturen dicht bij het absolute nulpunt te bereiken in hun experimenten.
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At absolute zero, all atomic motion theoretically ceases.
Bij het absolute nulpunt stopt alle atomaire beweging theoretisch.