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.
Equine founder is another term for equine laminitis, which means inflammation of the laminae. The laminea is tissue portion of the horseâs foot that sits between the bones of the toe and the hoof wall. This tissue is full of blood vessels that feed the hoof. Inflammation of this tissue spells trouble.