Absolute zero, 0 K, which is equivalent to â273Âº C, is the lowest theoretical temperature a material can have. Other than the placement of the zero point, the Kelvin and Celsius scales are the same, so water freezes at 273 K and boils at 373 K.
Founder(verb) to cause internal inflammation and soreness in the feet or limbs of (a horse), so as to disable or lame him. Founder(noun) a lameness in the foot of a horse, occasioned by inflammation; closh. Founder(noun) an inflammatory fever of the body, or acute rheumatism; as, chest founder.
For a long time acute founder was thought to be a disease caused by inflammation and was dubbed laminitis (-itis means inflamed). It is easy to see why: Heat, swelling and pain were present and these are all signs of inflammation. On closer study, several problems with the inflammation idea surfaced.hen a horse develops founder, the hammock (laminae) begins to weaken and fray. When the founder is severe, the hammock (laminae) breaks, dumping the man (toe bone) onto the ground.