what is the fahrenheit scale based on
The temperature scale which measures the melting point of ice at 32Â° and the boiling point of water at 212Â°. Noun. 1. Fahrenheit scale - a temperature scale that defines the freezing point of water as 32 degrees and the boiling point of water a 212 degrees. temperature scale - a system of measuring temperature. Translations. n. escala de Fahrenheit, escala de temperatura que usa el punto de congelaciÃ³n a 32Â° y el de ebulliciÃ³n a 212Â°.