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Fahrenheit

Noun:

A temperature scale in which water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees under standard atmospheric pressure.

Sample Sentence: The weather forecast today says it will reach a high of 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Adjective:

Relating to or denoting a temperature scale based on 32° for the freezing point of water and 212° for the boiling point of water under standard atmospheric pressure.

Sample Sentence: The recipe requires baking at a Fahrenheit temperature of 350 degrees.

Popular Usage:

The Fahrenheit scale is commonly used in the United States to measure temperatures and report weather conditions.

Sample Sentence: In the US, people are more familiar with the Fahrenheit scale than the Celsius scale.

Local Usage:

In local communities, Fahrenheit is often referred to when discussing temperatures for specific activities or events.

Sample Sentence: The local swimming competition will take place when the water reaches a Fahrenheit temperature of 75 degrees.