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zero point
The point on a scale or in a coordinate system that has the value zero; the origin.
Auf der Celsius-Skala ist der Nullpunkt der Gefrierpunkt von Wasser.
On the Celsius scale, the zero point is the freezing point of water.
zero point
In a figurative sense: the lowest point of a development or state; a moment of complete exhaustion or collapse.
Nach der Trennung war sie emotional an einem Nullpunkt angelangt.
After the breakup, she had reached an emotional zero point.
absolute zero
In physics: the theoretically lowest possible temperature, at which no thermal energy is present anymore (absolute zero).
Im Labor versuchen Forscher, Materie auf Temperaturen nahe dem absoluten Nullpunkt abzukühlen.
In the laboratory, researchers try to cool matter to temperatures near absolute zero.
The word is simply made up of 'Null' (zero) and 'der Punkt' (point). So it literally refers to the point at which the value is zero.
Der Nullpunkt des Koordinatensystems befindet sich dort, wo sich x- und y-Achse treffen.
The zero point of the coordinate system is located where the x-axis and y-axis meet.
The literal meaning (scale, temperature) is found in technical or scientific texts. The figurative meaning (low point) is used for personal feelings, careers, or crises.
Die Temperatur sank auf den Nullpunkt.
The temperature fell to zero.
In the figurative meaning, 'Nullpunkt' (zero point) is often used with verbs that describe a state or development. Typical phrases are 'an einem Nullpunkt sein' (to be at a zero point), 'einen Nullpunkt erreichen' (to reach a zero point), or 'am Nullpunkt ankommen' (to arrive at a zero point).
Nach wochenlangem Stress war sie mit ihrer Energie am Nullpunkt.
After weeks of stress, her energy was at zero point.
'Der absolute Nullpunkt' (absolute zero) is a fixed term from physics. It refers to the lowest possible temperature of 0 Kelvin (−273.15 °C).
Es ist physikalisch unmöglich, den absoluten Nullpunkt exakt zu erreichen.
It is physically impossible to reach absolute zero exactly.
origin
In a coordinate system, „der Ursprung“ and „der Nullpunkt“ can refer to the same point, with all coordinates equal to zero. „Ursprung“ emphasizes its function as the reference point of the axes. „Nullpunkt“ also applies to the point with a value of zero on a scale.
Die Anzeige steht genau auf dem Nullpunkt der Skala.
The display is exactly at the zero point of the scale.
Die beiden Achsen schneiden sich im Ursprung des Koordinatensystems.
The two axes intersect at the origin of the coordinate system.
