Celsius

biographical name

Cel·​sius ˈsel-sē-əs 

-shəs

Anders 1701–1744 Swedish astronomer

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