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thermometry

 
Dictionary: ther·mom·e·try   (thər-mŏm'ĭ-trē) pronunciation
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n.
  1. Measurement of temperature.
  2. The technology of temperature measurement.
thermometric ther'mo·met'ric (thûr'mō-mĕt'rĭk) adj.

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Britannica Concise Encyclopedia: thermometry
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Science of measuring the temperature of a system or the ability of a system to transfer heat to another system. Temperature measurement is important to a wide range of activities, including manufacturing, scientific research, and medicine.

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Veterinary Dictionary: thermometry
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Measurement of temperature.

Electronics Dictionary: thermometry
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Relating to the measuring of temperature.


 
 
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