Definition of Degree Celsius

1. Noun. A degree on the centigrade scale of temperature.

Exact synonyms: C, Degree Centigrade
Generic synonyms: Degree
Specialized synonyms: Standard Temperature

Definition of Degree Celsius

1. Noun. A metric unit of temperature, a derived unit of the International System of Units. Symbol: °C ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Degree Celsius

degranulation
degranulations
degras
degrative
degravitating
degravitation
degrease
degreased
degreaser
degreasers
degreases
degreasing
degreasings
degree
degree-day
degree Celsius
degree Centigrade
degree Fahrenheit
degree Kelvin
degree Rankine
degree absolute
degree day
degree days
degree mill
degree of a polynomial
degree of a term
degree of freedom
degree of glory
degree of ionization
degree program

Literary usage of Degree Celsius

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Metric System (1992)
"degree Celsius practical system of units of measurement Note: It is requested ... degree," "degree Celsius") proposed to denote the degree of temperature, ..."

2. Daytrips Switzerland: 45 One Day Adventures by Rail, Car, Bus, Ferry Or by Norman P. Renouf (1999)
"Shower again and it is time for 15 minutes in the 36 degree Celsius (96.8 degree Fahrenheit) Foaming Bath, followed by 10 minutes in the 34 degree Celsius ..."

3. Global Warming: Emission Reductions Possible As Scientific Uncertainties Are edited by J. Dexter Peach (2005)
"For comparison, the warmest time during the past 100000 years was only about 1 degree Celsius warmer than today. That is, if a doubling of carbon dioxide ..."

4. Biotechnology in a Global Economy by DIANE Publishing Company (1992)
"The surface water temperature in Prince William Sound is approximately 3 degree Celsius in mid-April At that temperature, degradation by micro-organisms, ..."

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