Meaning of the word fahrenheit in English
What does fahrenheit mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
fahrenheit
US /ˈfer.ən.haɪt/
UK /ˈfer.ən.haɪt/
Noun
1.
a scale of temperature on which water freezes at 32° and boils at 212° under standard conditions.
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The temperature today is 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
Adjective
1.
relating to the Fahrenheit scale of temperature.
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The old thermometer only showed temperatures in Fahrenheit.
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We need to convert the Celsius reading to Fahrenheit.
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