Vocabulary Entry

celsius

|noun • adjective

noun

A scale for measuring temperature, where 0 degrees is the freezing point of water and 100 degrees is the boiling point.

Example Sentences

"The weather forecast said it would reach 30 degrees Celsius today."

"Many scientists prefer to use Celsius for its simplicity in calculations."

"My thermometer measures the temperature in both Fahrenheit and Celsius."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The Celsius scale is often used in most countries around the world."

"Celsius temperatures help in understanding the heat index during summer."

"The cooking instructions recommend preheating the oven to 200 degrees Celsius."