Boltzmann constant: Meaning and Definition of

Boltz'mann con"stant

Pronunciation: [key]
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  1. the ratio of the universal gas constant to Avogadro's number, equal to 1.3803 × 10 erg per degree C. Symbol: k&hasp;&hasp;
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