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(cen-ti-grade) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to a temperature scale where water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees.

Example Sentence

I need to convert Centigrade to Fahrenheit.

More Example Sentences

The water boiled at 100 centigrade degrees.

Synonyms

celsius; temperature scale

Antonyms

Fahrenheit

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centigrade
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