zero-point energy
[ zeer-oh-point ]
/ ˈzɪər oʊˌpɔɪnt /
noun Physics.
energy in a substance at the temperature of absolute zero.
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Origin of zero-point energy
First recorded in 1930–35
Words nearby zero-point energy
zero-base budgeting, zero-coupon, zero-divisor, zero-emission, zero-emission vehicle, zero-point energy, zero-rate, zero-rated, zero-sum, zero-sum game, zero-zero
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Scientific definitions for zero-point energy
zero-point energy
The irreducible minimum energy possessed by a physical system, as of a substance at a temperature of absolute zero. The zero point energy of a vacuum is not zero due to vacuum fluctuations. See Note at absolute zero.
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