Definition

Adjective:
Related to or measured by a thermometer; pertaining to the measurement of temperature.

Usage Examples

• (The measurement from the thermometer showed a large decrease in temperature.)
• (Precise temperature measurements are necessary for studying climate.)

Advanced Usage

• "thermometrical scale": a standard system for measuring temperature, such as Celsius or Fahrenheit.
  • The Celsius thermometrical scale is widely used in scientific contexts.
    (The Celsius system for temperature measurement is common in science.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thermometer (n): an instrument for measuring temperature.
  • She checked the thermometer to see if the room was warm enough.
    (She used the temperature-measuring device to check the room's warmth.)
• Thermometric (adj): another form of "thermometrical," meaning the same.
  • Thermometric measurements must be taken with care.
    (Temperature measurements must be done carefully.)

Synonyms

• Temperature-related: pertaining to temperature.
• Thermal: relating to heat or temperature.

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