reaumur Meaning & Definition
/ɹeɪəʊˈmjʊə(ɹ)/
What Does Reaumur Mean?
Reaumur is used as a noun meaning Réaumur scale, a temperature scale in which the boiling point of water is 80 degrees and its freezing point is 0 degrees. As an adjective, it means Measured on the Réaumur scale.
Reaumur at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɹeɪəʊˈmjʊə(ɹ)/ |
| Synonyms | rene antoine ferchault de reaumur |
Reaumur Definition (Noun)
- Réaumur scale, a temperature scale in which the boiling point of water is 80 degrees and its freezing point is 0 degrees.
Reaumur as an Adjective
- Measured on the Réaumur scale.
Synonyms of Reaumur
Reaumur synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
Réaumur (uncountable)
Réaumur (not comparable)
Origin of Reaumur
Named after French scientist René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur (1683–1757).