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A unit of [[temperature]], defined by [[absolute zero]] being at 0 degrees (°R), with 1°R being equal to 1°F ([[Fahrenheit (unit)|Fahrenheit]]). | A unit of [[temperature]], defined by [[absolute zero]] being at 0 degrees (°R), with 1°R being equal to 1°F ([[Fahrenheit (unit)|Fahrenheit]]), i.e. the temperature difference between the [[melting point|melting]] and the [[boiling point]]s of [[water]] is set to 180. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:44, 12 December 2009
A unit of temperature, defined by absolute zero being at 0 degrees (°R), with 1°R being equal to 1°F (Fahrenheit), i.e. the temperature difference between the melting and the boiling points of water is set to 180.