On the widely used Celsius temperature scale, water freezes at 0 Â°C and boils at about 100 Â°C. One Celsius degree is an interval of 1 K, and zero degrees Celsius if 273.15 K. An interval of one Celsius degree corresponds to an interval of 1.8 Fahrenheit degrees on the Fahrenheit temperature scale.
verb (used with object) 1. to attack (a candidate or public figure) systematically, especially in the media. Origin of bork.
boffin (plural boffins) (Britain, Australia, informal) A scientist or engineer, especially one engaged in technological or military research. 1942 February 2, Tizard, Sir Henry, âParliamentary and Scientific Committee. Luncheon.â, in Journal of the Institute of Petroleum, volume 28, number 219, page 58: In fact, a fighting friend of mine said that he could hardly walk in any direction in this war without tumbling over a scientist who had got in the way.