Celsius Scale (Noun)
Meaning
A temperature scale that defines the freezing point of water as 0 degrees and the boiling point of water as 100 degrees.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The temperature in the city was recorded as 35 degrees on the Celsius scale during the summer heat wave.
- The chemist carefully monitored the temperature of the mixture, making sure it stayed within the safe range on the Celsius scale.
- Most countries use the Celsius scale to measure temperature, while a few still use Fahrenheit.
- The weather forecast reported a temperature of 22 degrees on the Celsius scale for the upcoming weekend.
- The thermometer in the kitchen read 180 degrees on the Celsius scale, indicating the oven was preheated and ready for use.