Fahrenheit temperature scale
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005533
A temperature scale where the freezing point of water is 32 degrees and the boiling point is 212 degrees, both at standard atmospheric pressure. The interval between these two points is divided into 180 equal degrees. This scale is primarily used for everyday temperature measurements in the United States.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-005533 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Abbreviation | °F |
| See also | Celsius temperature scale |
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"definition": "A temperature scale where the freezing point of water is 32 degrees and the boiling point is 212 degrees, both at standard atmospheric pressure. The interval between these two points is divided into 180 equal degrees. This scale is primarily used for everyday temperature measurements in the United States.",
"abbreviation": "°F",
"see_also": [
"Celsius temperature scale"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/fahrenheit-temperature-scale/"
}
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