The Kelvin scale and the kelvin are named after the British physicist and engineer William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin , who wrote of the need for an âabsolute thermometric scaleâ. The kelvin (symbol: K) is a unit increment of temperature and is one of the seven SI base units. The Kelvin scale is a thermodynamic (absolute) temperature scale where absolute zero, the theoretical absence of all thermal energy, is zero (0 K).
Strife is defined as the act of conflict or something that is difficult to do. 1  An example of strife is the bad relationship between a brother and sister. 2  An example of strife is a homeless person trying to find work.
Life Without Strife. Strife is that terrible evil spirit that creates an atmosphere of anger that hangs just below the surface. It makes you miserable and causes bickering, arguingâall sorts of things that offend people. You can sense it in the room, but nobody is really facing up to what is really going on.