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Fahrenheit Scale

Description: The Fahrenheit scale is a temperature scale used primarily in the United States and a few other countries. It was developed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in the early 18th century and divides the temperature range between the freezing and boiling points of water into 180 equal increments.

Sample Sentences:

1. The weather forecast predicts a high of 85 degrees on the Fahrenheit scale.
2. To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit on the Fahrenheit scale, multiply by 9/5 and add 32.
3. The Fahrenheit scale is commonly used to measure body temperature in the United States.

Possible Related Products:

• Fahrenheit Thermometer
• Weather Station
• Thermostat