 fahrenheit |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (physics) German physicist who invented the mercury thermometer and developed the scale of temperature that bears his name (1686-1736) | |
| Synonyms: | gabriel_daniel_fahrenheit | |
| Related terms: | physicist | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] of a temperature scale that registers the freezing point of water as 32 degrees F and the boiling point as 212 degrees F at one atmosphere of pressure | |
| Synonyms: | Fahr f | |
| Examples: | "the Fahrenheit scale" |
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| Related terms: | c | |
| Similar spelling: |
farandole |
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