Celsius

adjective

Cel·​si·​us ˈsel-sē-əs 

-shəs

: relating to, conforming to, or having the international thermometric scale on which the interval between the triple point of water and the boiling point of water is divided into 99.99 degrees with 0.01° representing the triple point and 100° the boiling point

10° Celsius

also : centigrade

—abbreviation C

Example Sentences

The temperature reached 23 degrees Celsius.

Word History

Etymology

Anders Celsius

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Celsius

adjective

Cel·​sius ˈsel-sē-əs 

ˈsel-shəs

: relating to or having a scale for measuring temperature on which the interval between the triple point and the boiling point of water is divided into 99.99 degrees with 0.01° representing the triple point and 100.00° the boiling point

also : centigrade

—abbreviation C

Medical Definition

Celsius

adjective

Cel·​sius ˈsel-sē-əs, -shəs 

: relating to or having a scale for measuring temperature on which the interval between the triple point and the boiling point of water is divided into 99.99 degrees with 0.01° being the triple point and 100.00° the boiling point

—abbreviation C compare centigrade

Biographical Definition

Celsius

biographical name

Cel·​sius ˈsel-sē-əs 

-shəs

Anders 1701–1744 Swedish astronomer