(physics) the universal constant in the gas equation: pressure times volume = R times temperature; equal to 8.3143 joules per kelvin per mole
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gas constant::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | r, universal gas constant |
| Type of | constant |
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So we turned back to fossil fuels, mostly gas, which requires constant drilling.
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In science, the letter R is a symbol for the gas constant.
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The most significant consequence of Avogadro's law is that the ideal gas constant has the same value for all gases.
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In solids, the quantitative limit of heat capacity in general is about 3 R per mole of atoms, where R is the ideal gas constant.
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Most thermometers are originally calibrated to a constant-volume gas thermometer.
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The uncertainty in the value of the gas constant also affects those physical constants which are related to it, such as the Boltzmann constant and the Loschmidt constant.
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An idealized thermometer is a sample of an ideal gas at constant pressure.
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The house had no electricity, and the gas lamps made a constant hissing sound.
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Most applications of gas metal arc welding use a constant voltage power supply.
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