Celcius vs. Celsius: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 2, 2023
"Celcius" is an incorrect spelling. The right spelling is "Celsius," a temperature scale used internationally.
Which is correct: Celcius or Celsius
How to spell Celsius?
Celcius is Incorrect
Celsius is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "Cell" and remove one "l" for "Celsius."
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Nov 02, 2023
Remember "us" in the end: "Celsi-us."
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Nov 02, 2023
The scale has no extra "c", just like its spelling.
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Nov 02, 2023
Connect the name to the scientist Anders Celsius who introduced it.
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Think of the phrase, "See Less (Cels) errors with 'Celsius.'"
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Nov 02, 2023
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Celcius and Celsius Definitions
Celsius
Celsius is a scale for measuring temperature.
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
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Oct 27, 2023
Celsius
Used internationally, Celsius is based on the freezing and boiling points of water.
Today's temperature reached 30 degrees Celsius.
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Oct 27, 2023
Celsius
It contrasts with Fahrenheit, mainly used in the U.S.
Tourists often need to convert temperatures from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
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Celsius
Celsius is also known as centigrade due to its 100-degree interval.
Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius for accurate results.
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Celsius
"Celsius" denotes temperatures above or below zero in this scale.
It was minus 5 degrees Celsius last night.
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Oct 27, 2023
Celsius
Of or relating to a temperature scale that registers the freezing point of water as 0° and the boiling point as 100° under normal atmospheric pressure. See Table at measurement.
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Oct 20, 2023
Celsius
The Celsius thermometer or scale, so called from Anders Celsius, a Swedish astronomer, who invented it. It is the same as the centigrade thermometer or scale.
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Celsius
Swedish astronomer who devised the centigrade thermometer (1701-1744)
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FAQs
Which vowel is used before Celsius?
The vowel "a" as in "a Celsius thermometer."
Aimie Carlson
Nov 02, 2023
Why is it called Celsius?
Named after Anders Celsius, a Swedish astronomer who introduced the scale.
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Nov 02, 2023
What is the plural form of Celsius?
"Celsius" remains unchanged. Degrees Celsius can be pluralized.
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Nov 02, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Celsius?
Any conjunction can be used, depending on the context.
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Nov 02, 2023
What is the opposite of Celsius?
Fahrenheit (in terms of temperature scales).
Aimie Carlson
Nov 02, 2023
Is Celsius a noun or adjective?
It can be both. As a noun: "The Celsius scale." As an adjective: "Celsius thermometer."
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Nov 02, 2023
Is Celsius a vowel or consonant?
"Celsius" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Nov 02, 2023
How is Celsius used in a sentence?
The forecast predicts a high of 25 degrees Celsius tomorrow.
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Nov 02, 2023
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