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The base of a thermometer is called the bulb, which is typically filled with a fluid like Mercury or alcohol. This is where the temperature is measured by the expansion or contraction of the fluid in response to changes in temperature.

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What is a thermometer base called?

The base of a thermometer is called the bulb. It is typically a small, glass reservoir at the bottom of the thermometer where the liquid or mercury expands and contracts with changes in temperature.


Is thermometer substance a base?

bulb


What is the max and min thermometer called?

the sixth thermometer


What are the units on a Fahrenheit thermometer called?

The units on a Fahrenheit thermometer are called degrees Fahrenheit.


What is the liquid in thermometer's called?

Mercury the liquid inside thermometer is mercury.. but it is called thermometric liquid.


Is meter the base word in the word thermometer?

yes


What is the instrument that is used to measure the temperature called?

A thermometer


What is the mercury called on a clinical thermometer?

The liquid in a clinical thermometer is called mercury. It is used to measure body temperature by expanding and rising within the thermometer.


What is the red dot at the bottom of a thermometer called?

thermometer is filed with mercury--HG


What did Galileos thermometer do to people?

Do to people really? WOW, the thermometer doesn't DO anything to people! Your so smart (being sarcastic) The thermometer is not called "Galileo's thermometer" Its called "The Galilen Thermometer" You should pay attension in school more, so you wouldnm't have to ask this question.


What is the situation called when alcohol in the thermometer doesn't rise?

It is called a broken or non-functioning thermometer. This can happen due to a variety of factors such as a leak in the thermometer or issues with the alcohol solution inside.


What are the measurements on a thermometer called?

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