zeroth law of thermodynamics

[ zeer-ohth ]
/ ˈzɪər oʊθ /

noun

the principle that any two systems in thermal equilibrium with a third system are in thermal equilibrium with each other. Compare law of thermodynamics(def 2).

Origin of zeroth law of thermodynamics

First recorded in 1955–60; zero + -th2

Words nearby zeroth law of thermodynamics

zero-rated, zero-sum, zero-sum game, zero-zero, zeroth, zeroth law of thermodynamics, zerubbabel, zervan, zervanism, zest, zester