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kelvin

Definition (http://www1.bipm.org/en/si/si_brochure/chapter2/2-1/2-1-1/kelvin.html)

The kelvin, unit of thermodynamic temperature, is the fraction 1/273.16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water. (BIPM)

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Approved Date
12-Nov-2012

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