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zeroth law of thermodynamics

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[zeer-ohth] / ˈzɪər oʊθ /

noun

  1. the principle that any two systems in thermal equilibrium with a third system are in thermal equilibrium with each other.

Etymology

Origin of zeroth law of thermodynamics

First recorded in 1955–60; zero + -th 2

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It is called the zeroth law of thermodynamics.

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