Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
degrees-of-frost
noun
/dɪˈɡriːz əv frɔst/
Definition
Degrees of frost refer to a scale used to measure temperature, specifically indicating the amount of frost or the severity of cold conditions.
Examples
- The forecast predicted several degrees of frost tonight, so gardeners should cover their plants.
- We measured the degrees of frost to determine how it would affect our water pipes.
- During winter, severe degrees of frost can lead to hazardous road conditions.
Meaning
This term is often used in meteorology and gardening to describe the intensity of frost that may affect plants and weather conditions.
Synonyms
- Frost scale
- Frost measurement
- Temperature scale
