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A spiral thermometer, also known as a bimetallic thermometer, works by utilizing two different metals bonded together, each with different thermal expansion coefficients. When the temperature changes, one metal expands or contracts more than the other, causing the bonded strip to bend. This bending moves a pointer along a calibrated scale, indicating the temperature. The design allows for quick and accurate temperature readings in various applications.

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