Boltzmann's constant

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003973",
  "term": "Boltzmann's constant",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A fundamental physical constant that relates the average kinetic energy of particles in a gas to the absolute temperature of the gas. It is denoted by 'k' and has a value of approximately 1.380649 × 10^-23 joules per kelvin. This constant is central to the ideal gas law and statistical mechanics, describing the behavior of atmospheric gases.",
  "synonyms": [
    "gas constant per molecule",
    "Boltzmann’s universal conversion factor"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/boltzmann-s-constant/"
}