thermometry
/θə'mɔmitri/
Definition
- Noun:
- The measurement of temperature: Thermometry is the science and process of measuring temperature using various instruments and techniques.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Accurate thermometry is essential in scientific experiments.
- The history of thermometry dates back several centuries.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical thermometry: The measurement of body temperature for medical purposes.
- Digital thermometers have revolutionized clinical thermometry.
- Industrial thermometry: The application of temperature measurement in manufacturing and processing.
- Industrial thermometry ensures product quality and safety.
Variants and Related Words
- Thermometer (n): An instrument used for measuring temperature.
- A mercury thermometer was used for the reading.
- Thermometric (adj): Relating to the measurement of temperature.
- The thermometric properties of the material were studied.
Synonyms
- Temperature measurement: The act of determining temperature.
- Pyrometry: The measurement of high temperatures, often a specialized branch of thermometry.
Related Phrases
- Principles of thermometry: The fundamental concepts governing temperature measurement.
- Understanding the principles of thermometry is key to calibration.
- Scale in thermometry: A system of calibrated marks for reading temperature (e.g., Celsius, Fahrenheit).
- The choice of scale in thermometry depends on the application.
Noun
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the measurement of temperature
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