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Thermometer
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a piece of equipment that measures the temperature of the air
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a device used to measure a person's body temperature to assess for fever or abnormal temperature
Example
The meteorologist used a thermometer to measure the air temperature outside the weather station.
A rectal thermometer is often used for infants and young children to obtain accurate temperature readings.
She used a digital thermometer to check her child's temperature when he felt feverish.
Example
The thermometer showed a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius.
The thermometer displayed a positive temperature reading, indicating warm weather.
The meteorologist used a thermometer to measure the air temperature outside the weather station.
The changes in temperature were detectable with a sensitive thermometer.
The thermometer displayed a high temperature, indicating a heatwave.
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