Celsius.
Relating to the metric temperature scale of said name.
Meaning & usage
Relating to the metric temperature scale of said name.
Where this word comes from
Named after Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius (1701–1744), who first proposed the centigrade scale in 1742. The surname is Latinized from the estate's name, Latin celsus (“mound”).
A surname in Swedish
Where this word comes from
Named after Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius (1701–1744), who first proposed the centigrade scale in 1742. The surname is Latinized from the estate's name, Latin celsus (“mound”).
Ellipsis of degree Celsius.
Water boils at 100 Celsius.
Where this word comes from
Named after Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius (1701–1744), who first proposed the centigrade scale in 1742. The surname is Latinized from the estate's name, Latin celsus (“mound”).
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