Farenheito

Farenheito is a fictional temperature scale used in certain works of speculative fiction to describe environmental conditions in a near-future Earth and its off-world colonies. It is presented as a variant of the Fahrenheit scale, with its own reference points and unit increments that distinguish it from real-world scales.

Etymology and development: The name Farenheito blends "Fahrenheit" with a diminutive linguistic ending common in some languages within the stories’ worlds. The scale is described as being defined by two anchor points on a fictional substance called priovine: 0 Farenheito corresponds to the freezing point, and 100 Farenheito to the boiling point of priovine under standard conditions in the narrative universe.

Usage: In the stories, scientists and media use Farenheito for weather reports, climate modeling, and engineering metrics. Because the scale is not used in the real world, conversions to Celsius or Fahrenheit are provided within the texts for readers; some authors also offer pragmatic conversion charts in companion guides.

Reception and role: The scale serves as a plot device to explore regional differences in climate policy and to illustrate data literacy challenges in the fictional world. It is referenced across multiple media, including novels, games, and encyclopedia-style compendia within the narrative.

See also: Fahrenheit; Temperature scale; Celsius; Kelvin; Speculative fiction.