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Boltzmann constant; k (L. Boltzmann)

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Definition: Boltzmann constant; k (L. Boltzmann): A constant which describes the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy for molecules in an ideal gas. It is equal to 1.380622 x 10-23 J/K (see scientific notation).

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