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zero
The number which indicates no quantity, size, or magnitude.
Zero is neither negative nor positive.
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absolute zero
The lowest temperature theoretically possible, corresponding to -459.67 degrees on the Fahrenheit scale and -273.15 degrees on the Celsius scale and it is 0 on the Kelvin temperature scale, which uses the same degrees as the Celsius scale.
Although absolute zero has not been reached, yet, the techniques of cryogenics, the technology for creating temperatures below -200 degrees Celsius, have come closer.
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The beginning point of a joint range of motion: An anatomic zero joint position was explained by the professor to be descriptive of the preluding stage of the span of movement of a joint before actual movement begins.
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Anatomy and Related Anatomical Terms
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Think of any single number greater than zero; such as, 1 to 9.
Multiply the number of your choice by 3. Add 1. Multiply by 3. Add the original number to the result.
The answer will always end with 3. Delete the 3, and the remaining figure will be the original number that you started with.
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Number Challenges
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vacuum zero
The energy of an electron at rest in empty space; used as a reference level in energy band diagrams.
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Photovoltaic Conversion Efficiency Terms +
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Zero Age Main Sequence, ZAMS
The point on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram occupied by a star that has a core temperature high enough for nuclear reactions.
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Astronomy and related astronomical terms
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