F
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- noun
- Specialized
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grado Fahrenheit
- Today, the forecast predicts a high of 75F with plenty of sunshine.
Examples
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Features include LED indication of sensor type, degrees C/ degrees F switchability, and power shut off when the cover is closed.
Academic text (1994) -
But here in the US, we are stubbornly still using Fahrenheit, F for Freedom for Fahrenheit.
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The first asbestos permissible exposure limit (PEL) was 12.0 fibers per cubic centimeter (f/cc) and was based on the national consensus standard.
Academic text (2001) -
The temperature dropped to 32F last night, signaling the onset of winter.
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Water freezes at 32 degrees F, which is equivalent to 0 degrees Celsius.
Synonyms
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A unit of temperature on the Fahrenheit scale used mainly in the United States
Idioms
- Offensive
Say the rude word 'fuck', often in a situation where it surprises or offends people
Compounds
- Specialized
A symbol on the staff that marks the F below middle C for low voices and instruments
- Specialized
The top part of the atmosphere contains many free electrons and helps radio signals travel long distances
- Specialized
A high layer of the atmosphere about 90 to 600 miles above Earth that reflects radio waves for long-distance communication
Surface Forms
Etymology
The F after a number for temperature comes from the scientist Fahrenheit, who made a temperature scale, so 32F means 32 degrees on his scale and tells how warm or cold something is.