kelvin
das Kelvin, die Kelvin
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kelvin
The SI unit of thermodynamic temperature, with the unit symbol K. One kelvin is equal in size to one degree Celsius, but the temperature scale begins at absolute zero.
Die Temperatur des Gases beträgt 300 Kelvin.
The temperature of the gas is 300 kelvins.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kelvin |
| genitive | des Kelvin |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kelvin | die Kelvin |
| accusative | das Kelvin | die Kelvin |
| dative | dem Kelvin | den Kelvin |
| genitive | des Kelvin des Kelvins | der Kelvin |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
“Kelvin” is often used with verbs and prepositions related to measuring temperature: eine Temperatur in Kelvin angeben (to give a temperature in kelvins), in Kelvin messen (to measure in kelvins), or eine Temperatur von mehreren Kelvin erreichen (to reach a temperature of several kelvins).
Das Labor misst die Temperatur in Kelvin.
The laboratory measures the temperature in kelvins.
Die Forscherin gibt die Temperatur des Materials in Kelvin an.
The researcher gives the temperature of the material in kelvins.
For an absolute measurement, “Kelvin” usually follows a number; when describing a change, it often follows “um”. This allows you to express a measured value and a temperature difference.
Die Flüssigkeit hat eine Temperatur von 280 Kelvin.
The liquid has a temperature of 280 kelvins.
Beim Abkühlen sank die Temperatur um 15 Kelvin.
As it cooled, the temperature fell by 15 kelvins.
“Kelvin” is mainly used in physics, chemistry, and technical texts, especially when discussing very low temperatures, gases, and thermodynamic calculations. The unit symbol K is written without a degree sign.
Für die Berechnung des Gasdrucks wurde die Temperatur in Kelvin eingesetzt.
The temperature in kelvins was used to calculate the gas pressure.
