Definition: a temperature scale in which 0° represents the ice point and 100° the steam point, often abbreviated to C when written. (noun)
Examples: FINA does not allow competitions when the water temperature drops below 15°C.
Celcius or Centigrade
From Steven Munatones, for About.com
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