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Why do we prefix "degree" in temperature measurement scales?

Asked by zaphod (141points) September 29th, 2009

Why do we say 100 “degree” Fahrenheit or 32 “degree” Celsius instead of just 100 Fahrenheit or 32 Celsius. What does the “degree” represent. How come we don’t use “degree” when referring to temperature in Kelvin?

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