thermograph
/'θə:məgrɑ:f/
Definition
- Noun:
- A thermometer that records temperature variations on a graph as a function of time: A scientific instrument that automatically measures and charts temperature changes over a period.
- A medical instrument that uses an infrared camera to reveal temperature variations on the surface of the body: A device used in diagnostics to create a visual map (thermogram) of surface body heat, often to detect inflammation or circulatory issues.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The meteorologist checked the thermograph to analyze the overnight temperature trends.
- The doctor used a thermograph to identify areas of inflammation in the patient's knee.
Advanced Usage
- "Infrared thermograph": A specific type of thermograph that detects infrared radiation to measure surface temperature without contact.
- The building inspector used an infrared thermograph to find heat leaks in the walls.
Variants and Related Words
- Thermography (n): The process or technique of using a thermograph; the resulting image or record.
- Medical thermography is a non-invasive diagnostic tool.
- Thermogram (n): The visual output or chart produced by a thermograph.
- The thermogram showed a hot spot near the electrical panel.
Synonyms
- Recording thermometer: A thermometer that keeps a continuous record.
- Thermal imaging camera: A device that produces thermograms, especially in industrial or medical contexts.
Related Phrases
- Thermal imaging: The broader field of creating images based on heat patterns.
- Thermal imaging is used in search and rescue operations.
Noun
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a thermometer that records temperature variations on a graph as a function of time
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medical instrument that uses an infrared camera to reveal temperature variations on the surface of the body
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