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Thermometer

Definition

A thermometer is an instrument used for measuring temperature. It consists of a narrow, sealed glass tube containing a column of liquid mercury or alcohol that expands or contracts depending on the temperature.

Sample Sentences

Noun - Instrument

  1. Make sure to shake down the mercury in the thermometer before taking someone's temperature.
  2. The digital thermometer displayed an accurate reading of 37 degrees Celsius.

Noun - Person

  1. The thermometer detected a fever in the young child.
  2. She acted as the thermometer in the room, always sensing the mood of the people around her.

Related Verbs

  1. He carefully calibrated the thermometer for accurate measurements.
  2. Remember to sanitize the thermometer before and after each use.

Adjective - Thermometric

  1. The thermometric properties of the material allow for precise temperature control.
  2. Scientists use thermometric analysis to study the behavior of compounds under different conditions.

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