Celsius

usgb/ˈselsiəs/
noun

A scale used to measure temperature.

Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
Visual representation of "celsius" - A scale used to measure temperature.

Often appears as...

  • degrees celsius
  • celsius scale
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Temperature Context

Celsius is mostly used in scientific contexts or countries using the metric system.

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The patient's temperature was recorded at 38 degrees Celsius.
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Global Standard

Most countries use Celsius for weather temperature, except the United States.

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It's going to be 30 degrees Celsius this afternoon.
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Freezing Point

Understand that 0 degrees Celsius is the point where water freezes.

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The weather forecast predicts temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius tonight.
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