degree centigrade

English

Noun

degree centigrade (plural degrees centigrade)

1. 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

• degree Fahrenheit
• kelvin

Further reading

• Wikipedia article on the degree Celsius on Wikipedia.Wikipedia