thermometric

Variant of thermometer

thermometer definition

ther·mom·eter (t̸hər mäm′ət ər)

noun

  1. an instrument for measuring temperatures, consisting of a graduated glass tube with a sealed, capillary bore in which mercury, colored alcohol, etc. rises or falls as it expands or contracts from changes in temperature
  2. any similar instrument, as one operating by means of a thermocouple

Etymology: Fr thermomètre: see thermo- & -meter

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