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effective temperature

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effective temperature [ə¦fek·tiv ′tem·prə·chər]
(astrophysics)
A measure of the temperature of a star, deduced by means of the Stefan-Boltzmann law, from the total energy that is emitted per unit area.
(meteorology)
The temperature at which motionless, saturated air would induce, in a sedentary worker wearing ordinary indoor clothing, the same sensation of comfort as that induced by the actual conditions of temperature, humidity, and air movement.
(statistical mechanics)
That temperature which can be inserted in the Boltzmann distribution formula to describe the relative populations of two energy levels which may or may not be in thermal equilibrium.


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Evaporative cooling delivers an effective temperature to 80 E Reducing ambient temperature around injection molds reduces sweat.
The rubber injection molding unit features a screw with special intake toothing and compression zone, a plasticizing cylinder with intake pocket and effective temperature regulation, high injection pressure which continues into the mold without mentionable pressure loss due to the nozzle design, back pressure control and controlled temperature in the intake zone, according to the literature.
operates at 100 kHz at an effective temperature of 60[degrees] to 100[degrees]C.
 
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