Meaning of the word centigrade in English
What does centigrade mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
centigrade
US /ˈsen.t̬ə.ɡreɪd/
UK /ˈsen.tɪ.ɡreɪd/
Adjective
a scale of temperature on which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100° under standard conditions
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The temperature today is 25 degrees Centigrade.
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Water boils at 100 degrees Centigrade.
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Noun
the Centigrade scale of temperature
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Please convert the temperature to Centigrade.
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The forecast is for 15 degrees Centigrade.
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