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.
Founder can occur in one or all limbs, generally however both forelimbs are most commonly affected. The foundered horse is reluctant to move, and often leans back in an attempt to take weight off the front of the hooves. The pain is such that the horse often prefers to lay down.