Fahrenheit

adjective

Fahr·en·heit | \ ˈfer-ən-ˌhīt

Definition of Fahrenheit

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: relating or conforming to a thermometric scale on which under standard atmospheric pressure the boiling point of water is at 212 degrees above the zero of the scale, the freezing point is at 32 degrees above zero, and the zero point approximates the temperature produced by mixing equal quantities by weight of snow and common salt —abbreviation F

Fahrenheit

biographical name

Fah·ren·heit | \ ˈfer-ən-ˌhīt

, ˈfa-rən-, ˈfär-ən- \

Definition of Fahrenheit (Entry 2 of 2)

Daniel Gabriel 1686–1736 German physicist

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Adjective It was 70 degrees Fahrenheit outside.

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“Fahrenheit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fahrenheit. Accessed 14 Apr. 2021.

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Fahrenheit

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of Fahrenheit

: relating to or having a scale for measuring temperature on which the boiling point of water is at 212 degrees above zero and the freezing point is at 32 degrees above zero

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Fahrenheit

adjective

Fahr·en·heit | \ ˈfar-ən-ˌhīt

Kids Definition of Fahrenheit

: relating to or having a temperature scale on which the boiling point of water is at 212 degrees above the zero of the scale and the freezing point is at 32 degrees above zero

Fahrenheit

adjective

Fahr·en·heit | \ ˈfar-ən-ˌhīt