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Temperature

Description

Temperature refers to a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance or object. It is commonly used to determine the hotness or coldness of something and is measured using various scales such as Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance.

Example Sentence: The temperature in the room rose significantly after the heater was turned on.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

To measure or indicate the temperature of something.

Example Sentence: Please temperature-check the food before serving it to the guests.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Relating to or expressing the degree of heat or coldness.

Example Sentence: She put on a warm sweater to combat the low temperature outside.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

In a manner that is affected by or relates to the temperature.

Example Sentence: The chocolate melted quickly as it was stored at a high temperature.

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• Thermometer
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