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Fahrenheit
Definition
Fahrenheit (symbol: °F) is a temperature scale where water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
Developed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1724, it was calibrated using a mixture of ice, water, and ammonium chloride (0°F) and normal human body temperature (96°F, later adjusted to 98.6°F).
Current Use
Fahrenheit remains the primary temperature scale in the United States for weather reporting and everyday use. It's also used in some Caribbean countries.
Celsius
Definition
Celsius (symbol: °C) is a scale and unit of temperature where 0°C is the freezing point of water and 100°C is the boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
Created by Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius in 1742, it was originally reversed (100° for freezing, 0° for boiling). After his death, it was reversed to its current form.
Current Use
Celsius is the standard temperature scale used worldwide except in the United States. It's used in weather reporting, scientific work, and everyday temperature measurements.