Celsius

Celsius — biographical name

1. Anders Celsius (1701–1744), the Swedish astronomer after whom the temperature sc

1.biographical name
Definition

Anders Celsius (1701–1744), the Swedish astronomer after whom the temperature scale is named

Celsius — noun

IPA/ˈsel.si.əs/
KK[sˈɛlsiəs]IPA/ˈsel.si.əs/

Celsius — adjective

IPA/ˈselsiəs/
KK[sˈɛlsiəs]IPA/ˈselsiəs/

Word family

Common collocations

Nouns

Phrases

  • degrees Celsius
  • Celsius scale
  • Celsius temperature
  • Celsius measurement

Prepositions

  • in Celsius
  • of Celsius

Etymology

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The Celsius temperature scale is named after the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius (1701–1744), who proposed a similar scale in 1742 with 0° at the boiling point and 100° at the freezing point. The scale was later reversed to its modern form after his death. The family name 'Celsius' is a Latinised form, ultimately from Latin 'celsus' meaning 'high' or 'lofty'.