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Centigrade

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having 100 divisions between two fixed points. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Celsius. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to a temperature scale on which the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point of water is 100 degrees wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A centigrade scale for temperature having the freezing point of water defined as 0° and its boiling point defined as 100° at standard atmospheric pressure. uncountable, usually

    "all temperatures are expressed in centigrade unless otherwise noted"

  2. 2
    A single degree on this scale. archaic, countable, usually

    "a temperature of 34 centigrades"

  3. 3
    The scale for angle measurement on which a gradian (a grad or gon) is the hundredth part of a quadrant. countable, usually

Etymology

Etymology 1

From centi- (“hundred”) + grade (“degree”).

Etymology 2

From centi- (“hundred”) + grade (“degree”).

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