degree centigrade

English

Noun

degree centigrade (plural degrees centigrade)

A metric unit of temperature. Symbol: °C

Usage notes

In the UK this term is often used informally in place of degree Celsius. Degree Celsius is the correct usage in scientific writing.

Synonyms

degree C
degree Celsius

See also

Further reading

Wikipedia article on the degree Celsius on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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