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centigrade

/ˈsɛntɪˌɡreɪd/ /ˈsɛnˌtɪɡreɪd/

Meanings
noun
A centigrade temperature scale having the freezing point of water defined as 0° and its boiling point defined as 100° at standard atmospheric pressure. Known as the Celsius scale since 1948.

Examples :

"The scientist used the centigrade scale to measure the temperature of the experiment. "
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Related Words

Illustration temperatures

temperatures noun

/ˈtɛmpərətʃərz/ /ˈtɛmprətʃərz/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

Illustration experiment

experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

Illustration freezing

freezing verb

/ˈfɹiːz.ɪŋ/

Especially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature.

"The lake froze solid."

Illustration atmospheric

atmospheric adjective

/ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk/ /ˌætməˈsfɪrɪk/

Of, relating to, produced by, or coming from the atmosphere.

"The atmospheric pressure in the classroom was tense after the surprise announcement. "

Illustration explained

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration standard

standard noun

/ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/

A principle or example or measure used for comparison.

"The school's new uniform policy is the standard for all students. "

Illustration temperature

temperature noun

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

Illustration pressure

pressure noun

[ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ]

A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

"Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."

Illustration divisions

divisions noun

/dɪˈvɪʒənz/

The act or process of dividing anything.

"The divisions of the pizza into eight slices made it easy for everyone to share. "

Illustration scientist

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

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hundredth noun

/ˈhʌndɹɛdθ/

The person or thing in the hundredth position.

"The hundredth student to arrive at school received a small prize. "

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quadrant noun

/ˈkwɑd.ɹənt/

One of the four sections made by dividing an area with two perpendicular lines.

"The map divided the city into four quadrants, making it easier to locate different neighborhoods. "