[X1 [F11.1.1. Special name and symbol of the SI derived unit of temperature for expressing Celsius temperature U.K.
Quantity | Unit | |
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Name | Symbol | |
Celsius temperature | degree Celsius | °C |
Celsius temperature t is defined as the difference t = T – T 0 between the two thermodynamic temperatures T and T 0 where T 0 = 273,15 K. An interval or difference of temperature may be expressed either in kelvins or in degrees Celsius. The unit ‘ degree Celsius ’ is equal to the unit ‘ kelvin ’ .] ]
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X1 Substituted by Corrigendum to Council Directive 80/181/EEC of 20 December 1979 on the aproximation of the laws of the Member States relating to units of measurement and on the repeal of Directive 71/354/EEC (Official Journal of the European Communities No L 39 of 15 February 1980).
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