thermometer

noun

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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Other Words from thermometer

thermometric \ˌthər-mə-ˈme-trik

\ adjective

thermometrically \ˌthər-mə-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

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Most important, ensure all meats reach the appropriate internal temperatures by using a food thermometer. — Andrea Thelen, Ms, Detroit Free Press, "6 tips for healthy and safe grilling," 9 July 2018 The readings were not official measurements made with an actual thermometer, but were estimates made by instruments aboard an orbiting satellite. — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, "The coldest place on Earth is even colder than we thought: Antarctic temps hit 144 degrees below zero," 26 June 2018 Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350°F (measure temperature with a deep-fry thermometer). — Dawn Perry, Country Living, "Crab Hush Puppies," 19 June 2017 Help dad cook Give dad a hand in the kitchen with a smart thermometer, like this one from MEATER ($69). — Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, "Father's Day gift guide: 6 ideas to help make dad's life easier," 11 June 2018 Insert thermometer into thickest part of the protein but not touching a bone. — Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "5 meats to master on the grill: We went back to school to learn the best techniques," 29 May 2018 Inside the Forerunner 645 Music is the typical bevy of sensors found in high-end Garmin devices: accelerometer, gyroscope, barometric altimeter, thermometer, compass, heart-rate monitor, and GPS and GLONASS. — Valentina Palladino, Ars Technica, "Garmin Forerunner 645 Music review: The high price of tunes on a runner’s tool," 16 Mar. 2018 About half the sample watched a three-minute video about safe food preparation and using food thermometers, while the other did not get any guidance. — Jamie Ducharme, Time, "You're Probably Not Washing Your Hands Right, Study Says," 30 June 2018 To insure the correct doneness, get and use a good quality meat thermometer. — Roxanne Wyss And Kathy Moore, kansascity, "Flavorful roast beef highlights this dad’s skill with the grill," 19 June 2018

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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