thermometer

ther·mom·e·ter | \ thər-ˈmä-mə-tər

, thə-ˈmä-mə-tər \

Definition of thermometer

: an instrument for determining temperature especially : one consisting of a glass bulb attached to a fine tube of glass with a numbered scale and containing a liquid (such as mercury or colored alcohol) that is sealed in and rises and falls with changes of temperature

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Recent Examples on the Web The cruise company has given all crew members thermometers, and those who have a fever must report it. — Hillary Leung, Time, "Inside Life on the Crew Decks on Coronavirus-Stricken Diamond Princess Cruise Ship," 17 Feb. 2020 The Sino-Zambia Friendship Hospital, or Sinozam, a low-slung facility near the city’s train station, has taken some precautions, including checking patient temperatures with infrared thermometers and establishing isolation areas. — Washington Post, "‘We’re definitely not prepared’: Africa braces for new virus," 8 Feb. 2020 Skip hard-to-read dials and try one of these excellent digital thermometers, some with smart features built right in. — Popular Science, "Food thermometers for a safer, more delicious meal," 23 Jan. 2020 It is used in some thermometers, fluorescent light bulbs and electrical switches. — Arkansas Online, "FBI: 19-year-old arrested, charged in Houston mercury spill," 16 Dec. 2019 This Thursday, there are so many products on sale at Amazon that would make perfect gifts like Sony noise-canceling headphones, digital meat thermometers, and personal blenders. — Courtney Campbell, USA TODAY, "The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Thursday," 7 Nov. 2019 By the end of August, Peterson’s company plans to ship a few test kits with frozen fish cradled by the boards, possibly with thermometers and instructions on how to tell them the condition. — Devin Kelly, Anchorage Daily News, "Using fungi, UAA team develops biodegradable insulation for shipping Alaska seafood," 14 July 2019 Finish steaks in oven for an additional 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 138 to 140 F, using a meat thermometer. — Dallas News, "New butcher The Meat Board has become Fort Worth’s hottest lunch spot," 29 Jan. 2020 Consumers should use a food thermometer to ensure meat and poultry reach a safe minimal temperature: 165 degrees for poultry; 160 degrees for ground meats; 145 degrees for steaks, chops, roasts, fresh or smoked ham, fish and shellfish. — Lydia Zuraw, azcentral, "Don't wash that turkey before putting it in the oven (and other good advice)," 26 Nov. 2019

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“Thermometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thermometer. Accessed 26 Feb. 2020.

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thermometer

noun

English Language Learners Definition of thermometer

: an instrument used for measuring temperature

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thermometer

noun

ther·mom·e·ter | \ thər-ˈmä-mə-tər

, thə-ˈmä- \

Kids Definition of thermometer

: an instrument for measuring temperature

thermometer

noun

ther·mom·e·ter | \ thə(r)-ˈmäm-ət-ər

Medical Definition of thermometer

: an instrument for determining temperature that usually consists either of a device providing a digital readout or of a glass bulb attached to a fine tube of glass with a numbered scale and containing a liquid (as mercury or colored alcohol) that is sealed in and rises and falls with changes of temperature

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