Delisle
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Delisle Unit Table
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From °DeTo KAll conversion
1 °De372.4833333333333 K
2 °De371.81666666666666 K
3 °De371.15 K
4 °De370.4833333333333 K
5 °De369.81666666666666 K
6 °De369.15 K
7 °De368.4833333333333 K
8 °De367.81666666666666 K
9 °De367.15 K
10 °De366.4833333333333 K
Description

Delisle (°De): A Historical Temperature Scale

The Delisle scale, denoted as °De, was developed by French astronomer Joseph-Nicolas Delisle in the 18th century. This scale is unique in that it measures temperature in reverse; higher temperatures correspond to lower degree values. Although it has fallen out of common use, the Delisle scale remains a point of interest in the history of thermometry and the development of temperature measurement systems.

Kelvin (K): The Absolute Temperature Scale

The Kelvin (K) is the SI base unit for thermodynamic temperature, named after the British physicist William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin. Unlike other temperature scales, Kelvin starts at absolute zero, the point where molecular motion ceases. This scale is pivotal in scientific research, especially in physics and chemistry, as it provides an absolute reference point for temperature measurements. The Kelvin scale is widely used in scientific contexts, including thermodynamics, astronomy, and cryogenics.

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Delisle (°De)