Rankine

American  

[rang-kin] / ˈræŋ kɪn /

noun

1. William John Macquorn 1820–70, Scottish engineer and physicist.

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adjective

1. Thermodynamics. pertaining to an absolute temperature scale Rankine scale in which the degree intervals are equal to those of the Fahrenheit scale and in which 0° Rankine equals −459.7° Fahrenheit.

Example Sentences

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From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Ruth Rankine, an NHS Confederation primary care director, believes that during times, such as now, when money is tight, collaboration generally becomes harder.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2025

Rankine is seeking $35 million in damages from the city and state, and Chinn is seeking $12 million, according to copies of their filings provided by Mell.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

“The city of Tacoma could not assure his safety in his position,” she added, “and Officer Rankine worries about potential threats to other officers in the department if he stayed.”

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2024

I don't believe that Helen Rankine coquetted with you.

From Eleven Possible Cases by Fyles, Franklin