- zeroth law of thermodynamics
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/zear"ohth/the principle that any two systems in thermal equilibrium with a third system are in thermal equilibrium with each other. Cf. law of thermodynamics (def. 2).[1955-60; ZERO + -TH2]
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zeroth law of thermodynamics
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