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absolute zero
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the zero point on the Kelvin temperature scale, equivalent to -273 degrees C; all molecular motion theoraetically stops at this temperature
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accepted value
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a quantity used by general agreement of the scientific community
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accuracy
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the closeness of a measurement to the true value of what is being measured
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Celcius Temperature Scale (degrees Celcius)
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the temp scale on which the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point is 100 degrees
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density
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the ratio of the mass of an object to its volume
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error
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the difference between the accepted value and the experimental value
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experimental value
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the quantitative result of an experimental measurement
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gram (g)
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a metric mass unit equal to the mass of 1 cubic cm of water at 4 degrees celcius
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hydrometer
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a device used to measure the specific gravity of a liquid
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International System of Units (SI)
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the revised version of the metric system, adopted by international agreement in 1960
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