milligrade

/mɪˈlɪɡreɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of temperature, equal to one-thousandth of a degree Celsius or one-thousandth of a degree Celsius or one-thousandth of a degree on the Kelvin scale.

“The scientist measured the temperature of the compound in milligrades to ensure it was within the acceptable range.”

Synonyms

  • microkelvin
  • millidegree

Antonyms

  • degree
  • kelvin