Calibrated
To read temperature...
No some read the temperature as Celsius, some as Fahrenheit, some as Kalvin
Alcohol thermometers use a liquid such as ethanol to measure temperature based on the expansion of the liquid, while digital thermometers use electronic sensors to detect temperature changes and provide a numerical reading. Digital thermometers tend to be more accurate and easier to read than alcohol thermometers.
The two types of thermometers are the total immersion and partial immersion thermometers. However, they both read temperature the same way!
Temperature can be collected using devices such as thermometers, infrared thermometers, or temperature sensors. These devices can measure the temperature of an object or environment by detecting and converting the thermal energy emitted into a readable temperature value.
negative 40 degrees
-40c (apex)
At a temperature of -40 (minus forty) degrees, the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales read the same number.
Celsius and Fahrenheit thermometers will read the same temperature at -40 degrees, as -40 degrees Celsius is equal to -40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Assuming the lab thermometer covers that particular temperature range (about 35-45 degrees Celsius) then it certainly COULD be used to measure body temperature.It's not necessarily ideal for doing so, because lab thermometers are designed differently. Medical thermometers have a "wide spot" in the channel that prevents the working fluid (traditionally mercury) from retracting back into the bulb when the temperature goes down, and lab thermometers do not. This means that a medical thermometer gets "stuck" at its highest temperature reading until the thermometer is "reset" by shaking it. Lab thermometers do not do this, so the temperature must be read while the thermometer is still in contact with the item that you want to measure the temperature of. This may be awkward or difficult, if you're trying to measure someone's internal temperature.
A quick read rectal thermometer provides more accurate temperature measurements compared to other types of thermometers because it measures the internal body temperature, which is more reliable for detecting fever or illness. Additionally, it provides faster results, making it convenient for quick and accurate temperature monitoring.
A thermometer should be used to measure the temperature of liquid. Digital thermometers are more accurate and quicker to read than traditional mercury thermometers. Make sure to choose a thermometer that is suitable for measuring liquid temperatures specifically.