Fahrenheit (adjective)

1. A temperature scale in which the freezing point of water is 32 degrees and the boiling point is 212 degrees at standard atmospheric pressure.
2. Refers to the measurement of temperature using the Fahrenheit scale.

Origin:

Named after the german physicist daniel gabriel fahrenheit (1686-1736) who proposed it in 1724.

Examples:

1. The temperature today is expected to reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. He set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. The temperature in the car was 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. He was able to measure the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius.
5. The freezing point of water is 32 degrees Fahrenheit and the boiling point is 212 degrees Fahrenheit.