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·si·us ˈsel-sē-əs
: relating to or having a thermometer scale on which the interval between the freezing point and the boiling point of water is divided into 100 degrees with 0 representing the freezing point and 100 the boiling point
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