TENTH OF A DEGREE

Definition: A measurement indicating one-tenth of a unit on a scale, especially in reference to temperature or angles.

Synonyms: Fractional Angle, Tiny Increment, Small Measure, Minute Deviation, Fractional Increment

Usage Examples in Sentences

Climate Science
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In the study of climate science, researchers analyze temperature changes at a scale as precise as a tenth of a degree.

Usage Example in Conversation

A: Good morning, Jennifer. Have you reviewed the latest temperature data for the experiment?B: Good morning, Tom. Yes, I have. The temperature increased by a tenth of a degree since yesterday.A: That's interesting. Could that slight change impact our results significantly?B: It's possible. Even a tenth of a degree can affect the chemical reactions. I'll run some simulations to assess the potential impact.
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