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To measure heat temperature.

(thermo- meaning heat; -meter meaning measure)

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What effect if the mercury in the gas thermometer spilled?

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How do you tell how hot or cold something is?

use a thermometer.We can feel how hot or cold something is. However, sometimes things are just too hot or cold for us to feel safely. At other times we need to know exactly how hot or cold something is. When we need to measure temperature correctly we need to use an instrument called a thermometer. This measures temperature in degrees Celsius [sometimes called centigrade] or degrees Fahrenheit. There are different types of thermometers for different situations. A medical thermometer, for example, needs to be very accurate. It measures in fractions of degrees. When we are ill, even tiny changes in temperature are important. Some thermometers use a liquid that moves up a very fine glass tube. Most room thermometers, and outdoor thermometers are like this. The liquid is either mercury [ which is poisonous] or coloured alcohol. As liquids get warmer they expand [get bigger], and move up the tube. Water expands too, but not as much as alcohol and mercury. Thermometers that might be used by small children are not made of glass. They use a digital display which lights up the temperature. Inside the displays are chemicals that change colour according to the temperature.


Why is it necessary to warm the thermometer before placing it into the solutions?

The thermometer reading will change from reading the solution temperature.


What is the purpose of a Thermometer ring stand holder?

Thermometer holder is a tool to hold the thermometer for taking the different reading of the body,liquid, or mass. So this holder helps to hold the thermometer,this holder is made up of such material(cork) so it does not effect the temperature of thermometer.


What are the types of thermometer?

Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin.


Origin of the word thermometer?

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Are there measurements to help showing the effect of Earth's tilt?

Yes, you can use a thermometer and measure temperatures in summer, and in winter, and compare both.


How can you measure a body temperature?

What kind of thermometer you use to measure the body temperature


A device used to display the temperature?

a thermometer thermometer a thermometer


What effect does the use of an uncalibrated thermometer have on the boiling point of a liquid?

Using an uncalibrated thermometer can result in an incorrect measurement of the boiling point of a liquid. This can lead to inaccurate data for experiments or cooking processes. It is important to calibrate thermometers regularly to ensure accurate temperature readings.


What is the plural of thermometer?

The plural of thermometer is thermometers.


Can you use the word thermometer in sentence?

The thermometer is broken.Put the thermometer under your tongue.