Celsius scale

English

Etymology

Named after Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius (1730–1744) who proposed the scale in 1742.

Noun

Celsius scale (uncountable)

  1. A scale for measuring temperature, with the freezing point of water defined as zero degrees and the boiling point of water defined as 100 degrees.
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