Fahr.
Americanabbreviation
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The thermometer reached 83° Fahr. in the shade.
From Meteorology or Weather Explained by J. G. M'Pherson
The temperature of chimney-gases has thus been reduced in practice to less than 300° Fahr., and an efficiency equal to 0.75 to 0.80 the theoretical has been attained.
From A History of the Growth of the Steam-Engine by Robert H. Thurston
A man remained to watch the stove, as the temperature in the room had risen from 2° Fahr. to 27½° Fahr.
From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 by Frederick Whymper
About 400 degrees Fahr. is the proper heat for a bread-pudding.
From Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks by Pierre Blot
For water, the pressure is too high to be determined; but the temperature is about 775° Fahr., or 413° Cent.
From A History of the Growth of the Steam-Engine by Robert H. Thurston
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