universal gas constant

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Definition Noun : A fundamental physical constant : The universal gas constant is a constant of proportionality that appears in the ideal gas law, relating the pressure, volume, temperature, and amount of an ideal gas. Its value is approximately 8.314462618 joules per kelvin per mole (J·K⁻¹·mol⁻¹). Usage The universal gas constant is a fixed value used in thermodynamic and physical chemistry eq...