Celsius
adjective
Cel·si·us
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Definition of Celsius
(Entry 1 of 2)
: relating to, conforming to, or having the international thermometric scale on which the interval between the triple point of water and the boiling point of water is divided into 99.99 degrees with 0.01° representing the triple point and 100° the boiling point
10° Celsius
also
: centigrade
—abbreviation C
Celsius
biographical name
Cel·sius
| \ ˈsel-sē-əs
, -shəs\
, -shəs\
Definition of Celsius (Entry 2 of 2)
Anders 1701–1744 Swedish astronomer
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More Definitions for Celsius
Celsius
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of Celsius
: relating to or having a scale for measuring temperature on which the boiling point of water is at 100 degrees and the freezing point of water is at 0 degrees
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Celsius
adjective
Cel·si·us
| \ ˈsel-sē-əs
\
\
Kids Definition of Celsius
: relating to or having a thermometer scale on which the interval between the freezing point and the boiling point of water is divided into 100 degrees with 0 representing the freezing point and 100 the boiling point
Celsius
adjective
Cel·sius
| \ ˈsel-sē-əs, -shəs
\
\
Medical Definition of Celsius
: relating to or having a scale for measuring temperature on which the interval between the triple point and the boiling point of water is divided into 99.99 degrees with 0.01° being the triple point and 100.00° the boiling point
—abbreviation C
— compare centigrade
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