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Celsius

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛlsɪəs/
(abbreviation: C)
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Definition of Celsius

adjective

[postpositive when used with a numeral]
  • of or denoting a scale of temperature on which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100° under standard conditions: a temperature of less than 25° Celsius

noun

  • (also Celsius scale) the Celsius scale of temperature.

Celsius rather than centigrade is the standard accepted term when giving temperatures: use 25° Celsius rather than 25° centigrade.

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