Kelvin

/ˈkɛlvən/
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Definitions of Kelvin
  1. noun
    British physicist who invented the Kelvin scale of temperature and pioneered undersea telegraphy (1824-1907)
    synonyms: First Baron Kelvin, William Thompson
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    a scientist trained in physics
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