An instrument for measuring temperature (see temperature, n. 7) by means of a substance whose expansion and contraction under different degrees…
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| 释义 | the world > matter > properties of materials > temperature > measurement of temperature > [noun] > instrument (45) thermometer1633 An instrument for measuring temperature (see temperature, n. 7) by means of a substance whose expansion and contraction under different degrees… thermoscope1656 An instrument for indicating changes of temperature, of which there are various forms. An early name for the thermometer, esp. in its earlier forms. therm1791 = thermometer, n. aethrioscope1818 A kind of differential thermometer for measuring temperature variations caused by changes in atmospheric conditions, e.g. when clear or cloudy. Subcategories:— for very high temperatures (4) — for temperature and density of a liquid (1) — for temperature and elasticity of vapour (1) — for determining loss of heat (1) — for cooling power of air (1) — for detecting minute differences (3) — self-registering or recording thermometers (6) — other specific instruments (13) — specific degrees on a thermometer (8) — tube or stem of thermometer (1) — bimetallic strip (1) — variation of level of mercury (1) |
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