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K, 11th letter of the alphabet alphabet [Gr. alpha-beta, like Eng. ABC], system of writing, theoretically having a one-for-one relation between character (or letter) and phoneme (see phonetics). Few alphabets have achieved the ideal exactness. ..... Click the link for more information. . It is a usual symbol for a voiceless velar stop, as in the English cook. It corresponds to Greek kappa. In chemistry K is the symbol for the element potassium potassium , a metallic chemical element; symbol K [Lat. kalium=alkali]; at. no. 19; at. wt. 39.0983; m.p. 63.25°C;; b.p. 760°C;; sp. gr. .862 at 20°C;; valence +1. Potassium is a soft, silver-white metal. ..... Click the link for more information. . K See kilo and Kelvin.K, K. K?chel: indicating the serial number in the catalogue (1862) of the works of Mozart made by Ludwig von K?chel, (1800--1877) k (science and technology) (computer science) K (electricity) (computer science) (chemistry) k 1. Prefix for kilo, indicating multiplication by 1000. 2. Symbol for “coefficient of thermal conductivity.” K 1. Abbr. for key. 2.Abbr. for kip. 3. Abbr. for kitchen. 4.Symbol for “Kelvin.” kelvin (K) The International Standard unit of temperature. Absolute zero equals 0°K = -273.16°C = 459.69°F. A temperature increase of 1°K is numerically equal to an increase of 1°C. kilo (k) Prefix, used in the International System of Units, denoting multiplication by 1000. K . continually hindered from gaining entrance to mysterious castle. [Ger. Lit.: The Castle] See : Frustration
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