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Definition of thermometer - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
temperature measurementdevice for measuring temperature in various settings
- The nurse used a thermometer to check my temperature.
2.
technologydigital or infrared tool for temperature reading
- The chef used a digital thermometer for the roast.
3.
measurementTECH. instrument with liquid column for temperature changesTECH.
- The mercury thermometer showed a high fever.
Images of thermometer
device for measuring temperature in various settings 
digital or infrared tool for temperature reading 
instrument with liquid column for temperature changes
Expressions with thermometer
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instrument displaying temperature readings on a screen
The digital thermometer showed a high fever on its display.
device to measure oven temperature
She used an oven thermometer to check the temperature.
thermometer for checking meat's internal temperature
She used a meat thermometer to check the chicken.
instrument that checks body heat using the brow, often without touching
The nurse used a forehead thermometer to check his temperature quickly.
thermometer for measuring body temperature accurately
The nurse used a clinical thermometer to check my fever.
device measuring temperature using electrical components
The electric thermometer showed a high fever.
thermometer for checking candy syrup temperature
A candy thermometer is essential for making caramel.
thermometer for measuring sugar syrup temperature
She used a sugar thermometer to make caramel.
device measuring water temperature
The water thermometer showed the pool was too cold for swimming.
tool used to measure highest and lowest temperatures
The maximum-minimum thermometer showed a high of 30°C today.
device measuring temperature by resistance changes in a conductor
The resistance thermometer showed a steady increase during the experiment..
instrument measuring air temperature without moisture effects
The dry-bulb thermometer recorded a high of 35 degrees Celsius today..
device measuring temperature by gas pressure changes
The lab uses a gas thermometer for precise readings.
thermometer with mercury in a glass tube
The doctor used a mercury thermometer to check my fever.
thermometer with moist muslin-covered bulb for humidity measurement
The wet-bulb thermometer showed a lower temperature than the dry-bulb.
Origin of thermometer
Greek, thermos (hot) + metron (measure)
Terms with thermometer included in their meaning
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medical
measure the temperature using a thermometer
meteorology
temperature from a thermometer with a wet cloth
science
German physicist who invented the mercury thermometer
military slang
thermometer used for rectal readings
meteorology
temperature of air measured with a dry thermometer
thermometer
involving the use of a thermometer
acr: wet bulb temperature
temperature measured with a wet cloth on thermometer
cooking
thermometer for checking meat's internal temperature
medical
thermometer for measuring body temperature accurately
candy making
thermometer for checking candy syrup temperature
cooking
thermometer for measuring sugar syrup temperature
liquid inside
thermometer using water instead of mercury
humidity measurement
ordinary thermometer used with a wet-bulb for humidity
temperature measurement
thermometer with mercury in a glass tube
temperature
thermometer registering temperature at a distant point
weather
thermometer with moist muslin-covered bulb for humidity measurement
Examples of thermometer in a sentence
In winter, a thermometer is essential for checking indoor temperatures. The nurse checked the patient's fever with a thermometer. A thermometer is essential for accurate weather readings. She checked the thermometer before going outside. The digital thermometer beeped when it was ready.
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- French:thermomètre, thermomètre numérique, ...
- German:Thermometer, Fieberthermometer, ...
- Italian:termometro, termometro digitale, ...
- Spanish:termómetro, termómetro digital, ...
- Portuguese:termómetro, termómetro digital, ...
- Chinese:温度计, 红外温度计, ...
- Japanese:体温計, デジタル温度計, ...
- Arabic:ميزان حرارة, تِرْمُومِتر, ...
- Hebrew:מַדְחוֹם, מַדְחוֹם דִּיגִיטָלִי, ...
- Russian:термометр, ртутный термометр, ...
- Ukrainian:термометр, градусник, ...
- Hindi:तापमापी, तापमान यंत्र, ...
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