thermometry
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ther·mom·e·try

noun \thə(r)-ˈmä-mə-trē\

Definition of THERMOMETRY

: the measurement of temperature

Origin of THERMOMETRY

International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: 1848

ther·mom·e·try

noun \thə(r)-ˈmäm-ə-trē\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; ther·mom·e·tries

Medical Definition of THERMOMETRY

: the measurement of temperature

thermometry

noun    (Concise Encyclopedia)

Science of measuring the temperature of a system or the ability of a system to transfer heat to another system. Temperature measurement is important to a wide range of activities, including manufacturing, scientific research, and medicine.

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