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by chermi 1 day ago
The reference point is the triple point, and invariant.
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xgulfie 1 day ago
Sure technically yes, but also celsius is now technically defined as just Kelvin plus 273.15. Degrees have technically been redefined as exactly 1.380649×10^−23 joules
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chermi 1 day ago
Why is that only "technically yes"? It's precisely how the thermodynamic and empirical temperature scales are matched.
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NooneAtAll3 20 hours ago
tripple point of what tho?

which water?

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chermi 12 hours ago
Wut? Water. H20.
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