What is Celsius? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of Celsius

Celsiusadjective

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/ˈsɛlsɪəs/

Definition & pronunciation of <b>Celsius</b>

Where does the word Celsius come from?

The word "Celsius" is named after Anders Celsius, a Swedish astronomer and physicist who developed the Celsius temperature scale. Celsius was born in 1701 and died in 1744. He was a professor of astronomy at the University of Uppsala and was known for his work on the measurement of temperature. In 1742, Celsius developed a temperature scale that used water as a reference point, with 100 degrees representing the boiling point of water and 0 degrees representing the freezing point. This scale was later modified by others to create the traditional Celsius scale, with 100 degrees representing the boiling point of water and 0 degrees representing the freezing point of water. The name "Celsius" was officially adopted in 1948, in honor of Anders Celsius for his contribution to the development of the temperature scale.

Vocabulary summary Celsius

typeadjective

meaningcentigrade

Example of vocabulary Celsiusnamespace

  • The temperature outside was 20 degrees Celsius today, which is around 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • This soup will reach boiling point at around 0 degrees Celsius.
  • The freezing point of water is 0 degrees Celsius, which is also known as 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • I prefer to use Celsius as my primary temperature measurement because it's a more logical and intuitive system.
  • The thermostat in my car displays the ambient temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit to accommodate drivers from different parts of the world.

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