| centigrade | <unit> A measurement of temperature (Celsius or Centigrade) that is commonly used in Europe. Normal body temperature is considered to be 37 degrees Celsius or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Body temperature can vary 1/2 degree Celsius above or below 37 C and still be considered normal. Body temperature varies with many factors including level of activity. To convert a Fahrenheit temperature to Celsius use: C = (F-32) x 5/9. To convert a Celsius temperature to Fahrenheit use: F = (C x 9/5) + 32 (13 Nov 1997) |
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| centigrade scale | A thermometer scale in which there are 100 degrees between the freezing point of water (assigned the value of 0.0°C) and the boiling point of water at sea level; technically, supplanted by the Celsius scale. Compare: Celsius scale. (05 Mar 2000) |