Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
degrees Celsius
Noun
/dɪˈɡriːz ˈsɛl.si.əs/
Definition
A unit of temperature measurement in the metric system.
Examples
- Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.
- The average body temperature is approximately 37 degrees Celsius.
- Temperatures can rise above 30 degrees Celsius during summer.
Meaning
Degrees Celsius is used to express temperature, indicating how hot or cold something is. It is based on the freezing and boiling points of water, which are 0 degrees Celsius and 100 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Synonyms
- Centigrade
