Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
degrees-centigrade
Noun
/dɪˈɡriz ˈsɛn.tɪ.ɡreɪd/
Definition
A unit of measurement for temperature on the Celsius scale, where 0 degrees represents the freezing point of water and 100 degrees represents the boiling point.
Examples
- Water freezes at 0 degrees centigrade.
- The temperature today is expected to reach 25 degrees centigrade.
- The doctor recommended keeping the room at 22 degrees centigrade for comfort.
Meaning
Degrees centigrade is commonly used to measure temperatures in science and everyday life, particularly in most countries around the world.
Synonyms
- celsius
- centigrade
- °C
