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The Celsius temperature scale was previously known as the centigrade scale. The scale is based on powers of 10 in which the freezing point of water is set to 0⁰C and the boiling point of water is 100⁰C. The unit of temperature is called a degree, symbolized with a superscripted symbol which looks like a zero and followed by a capital letter C.

The temperature scale is named after the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius (1701–1744), who developed a similar temperature scale two years before his death. Celsius, though, used an inverted set of points for boiling and freezing points for water. For example, he set 0° as the boiling point of water.

See also

William Thomson (1824-1907) also known as Lord Kelvin. William Thomson introduced many new inventions to the world of physics and aerodynamics.

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