Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Celsius
noun
/ˈsɛl.si.əs/
Definition
A scale for measuring temperature where 0 degrees is the freezing point of water and 100 degrees is its boiling point at sea level.
Examples
- The weather today is 25 degrees Celsius.
- Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
- The recipe calls for baking the cake at 180 degrees Celsius.
Meaning
Celsius is a unit of temperature that is commonly used around the world, particularly in scientific contexts.
Synonyms
- Centigrade
