Rankine scale

Definitions of Rankine scale
  1. noun
    a scale of absolute temperature in Fahrenheit degrees; the freezing point of water is 491.69 degrees and the boiling point of water is 671.69 degrees
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    temperature scale
    a system of measuring temperature
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