"ultracold" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more ultracold [comparative], most ultracold [superlative]
Etymology: From ultra- + cold. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|ultra|cold}} ultra- + cold Head templates: {{en-adj}} ultracold (comparative more ultracold, superlative most ultracold)
  1. (physics) Of a temperature close to absolute zero, especially one at which quantum-mechanical properties are observed. Categories (topical): Physics, Temperature Translations (close to zero Kelvin): ultrakalt (German)
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  2. (informal) Extremely cold; of utmost coldness. Tags: informal
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