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centigrade

/sɛnˈtɪɡreɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does centigrade mean?

noun

A scale of temperature in which 0 degrees is the freezing point of water and 100 degrees is the boiling point of water. Also known as Celsius.

Example

"The temperature outside was 25 degrees centigrade, making it a perfect day for a picnic."

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