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Rankine Scale

Description:

The Rankine scale is a temperature scale used in thermodynamics to measure absolute temperature. It is based on the Fahrenheit scale, but with zero degrees Rankine being absolute zero, the point at which all molecular motion ceases.

Sample Sentences:

• In the Rankine scale, water freezes at 491.67 degrees Rankine.
• The Rankine scale is primarily used in engineering and scientific applications.
• Converting temperatures between Fahrenheit and Rankine can be done using specific formulas.

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