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Centigrade

Definition:

Centigrade refers to a system of temperature measurement in which the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point is 100 degrees, often used in most countries outside of the United States.

Most Common Usage:

As a noun, centigrade is commonly used to refer to the Celsius scale for measuring temperature.

Example sentence: The weather forecast predicts temperatures in the mid-twenties in the coming days, indicating pleasant centigrade weather.

Alternative Usage:

As an adjective, centigrade can describe something related to or using the Celsius scale for temperature measurement.

Example sentence: The scientist conducted an experiment on how objects expand or contract under different centigrade conditions.

Local Usage:

In certain regions, particularly in the United States, the term "centigrade" may not be widely used, with the Fahrenheit scale being the standard.

Example sentence: The locals in this town are accustomed to discussing temperatures in Fahrenheit rather than centigrade.

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