Entity: FAHRENHEIT
FAHRENHEIT is a temperature scale proposed by physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1724, with water's freezing point at 32 degrees and boiling point at 212 degrees under standard atmospheric pressure.
FAHRENHEIT
Etymology
The Fahrenheit scale was proposed by physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1724.
Definition
FAHRENHEIT is a temperature scale where the freezing point of water is at 32 degrees and the boiling point is at 212 degrees under standard atmospheric pressure.
Historical Context
Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit developed the Fahrenheit scale in the 18th century, introducing a precise method of temperature measurement.
Cultural Significance
The Fahrenheit scale is commonly used in the United States and a few other countries, particularly for weather reports and cooking.
Related Concepts
Other temperature scales include Celsius and Kelvin, each with their own reference points and units.
See Also
A temperature scale based on the freezing point of water at 32 degrees and the boiling point at 212 degrees under standard atmospheric pressure.