dry-bulb thermometer
Definition
- Noun:
- A standard thermometer with a dry sensing bulb: A "dry-bulb thermometer" is an instrument used to measure the ambient air temperature. Its sensing bulb is kept dry and exposed to the air, distinguishing it from a wet-bulb thermometer.
Usage
- The "dry-bulb thermometer" provides the actual air temperature reading.
- It is a fundamental instrument in meteorology and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) for assessing environmental conditions.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In Psychrometrics: The "dry-bulb temperature" is a primary measurement used on psychrometric charts to determine other properties of air, such as humidity and enthalpy.
- The dry-bulb temperature is plotted on the horizontal axis of the psychrometric chart.
Variants and Related Words
- Dry-bulb temperature (n): The temperature of air measured by a dry-bulb thermometer.
- The forecast predicts a dry-bulb temperature of 30°C tomorrow.
Synonyms
- Air temperature thermometer: A thermometer that measures the temperature of the surrounding air.
Antonyms / Contrasting Terms
- Wet-bulb thermometer (n): A thermometer with a moistened bulb, used together with a dry-bulb thermometer to determine humidity.
Noun
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an ordinary thermometer with a dry bulb; used to measure the air temperature
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