Centigrade Definition & Meaning

centigrade
adjective
  1. of or relating to a temperature scale on which the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point of water is 100 degrees

"Centigrade" in song lyrics

See how centigrade is used in real songs:

  • "Don't care if it's a hundred and ninety degrees centigrade"
    Hilltop Hoods — Chris Farley
  • "gelling point centigrade"
    AOL — AOL
  • "gelling point jam centigrade"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "centigrade"

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