Reaumur
Definition
Noun: 1. A unit of temperature: The Réaumur scale is a temperature scale in which the freezing point of water is defined as 0 degrees and the boiling point as 80 degrees under standard atmospheric pressure. 2. A person, René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur: A French scientist and inventor known for his work in entomology and for creating the alcohol thermometer and the Réaumur temperature scale.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Scale):
- The historical recipe called for the syrup to be heated to 60 degrees Réaumur.
- Before Celsius became standard, the Réaumur scale was widely used in parts of Europe.
- Noun (Person):
- Réaumur made significant contributions to the study of insects.
- The thermometer was based on the design by Réaumur.
Advanced Usage
- Symbol: The degree Réaumur is often abbreviated as "°Ré", "°Re", or simply "°R".
- The temperature was recorded as 40°Ré.
Variants and Related Words
- Réaumur scale (noun phrase): The name of the temperature measurement system itself.
- The Réaumur scale is now largely of historical interest.
Synonyms
- For the scale: (None are direct synonyms, but it is a type of temperature scale).
- For the person: (Proper noun, no synonyms).
Related Phrases
- Degree Réaumur: The unit of measurement on this scale.
- A difference of ten degrees Réaumur is equivalent to a difference of 12.5 degrees Celsius.
Noun
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French physicist who invented the alcohol thermometer (1683-1757)
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