dissolve disÂ·solve (dÄ­-zÅlv') v. disÂ·solved, disÂ·solvÂ·ing, disÂ·solves. To pass or cause to pass into a solution, as salt in water. To become or cause to become liquid; melt. To cause to disintegrate or become disintegrated.
The Scoville Heat Scale. The Scoville scale is a measure of the 'hotness' of a chilli pepper or anything derived from chilli peppers, i.e. hot sauce. The scale is actually a measure of the concentration of the chemical compound capsaicin which is the active component that produces the heat sensation for humans. The name capsaicin comes from the scientific classification of the pepper plant, a type of fruit, that belongs to the genus Capsicum.
By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. The three common temperature scales are Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. Each scale has its uses, so it's likely you'll encounter them and need to convert between them. Fortunately, the conversion formulas are simple:seful Temperature Facts. 1  Celsius and Fahrenheit are the same at -40Â°. 2  Water boils at 100Â°C or 212Â°F. 3  Water freezes at 0Â°C and 32Â°F. 4  Absolute zero is 0 K. 5  Celsius and Fahrenheit are degree scales.