F
      n 1: a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature [syn: degree
           Fahrenheit]
      2: a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens;
         usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a
         powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or
         cryolite or fluorapatite [syn: fluorine, atomic number
         9]
      3: the capacitance of a capacitor that has an equal and
         opposite charge of 1 coulomb on each plate and a voltage
         difference of 1 volt between the plates [syn: farad]
      4: the 6th letter of the Roman alphabet
 f.
      adj : ; free or impurities; having a high or specified degree of
            purity; "gold 21 carats fine" [syn: fine]