thermometer
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That relationship allows researchers to use the chemical signature preserved in fossil teeth as a kind of ancient thermometer.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
The number on the thermometer isn’t the only thing to worry about this week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Inside, the temperature is 23C while outside the thermometer read 30C on Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
The hottest areas of the UK - namely southern England and parts of Wales - will see the thermometer rise to 38 or 39C, and this becomes particularly uncomfortable when you factor in the humidity.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
His teeth started chattering so violently that the doctor couldn’t get the thermometer into his mouth.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
Even at sea, thermometers have registered record temperatures.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Today, gallium is widely used in semiconductors, telecommunications equipment, LEDs, laser diodes, solar panels, high performance computing, the aerospace and defense industries, and as a safer alternative to mercury in thermometers.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
Some new charcoal grills—traditionally the cook-anything-anywhere option—now require electricity to power internal fans and built-in thermometers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Since 1999, his role involves opening what is known as the Stevenson screen which holds sensitive thermometers, before noting down his readings for the day into the handwritten ledger.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2025
Mrs. Tally had taken two jars and put thermometers in each, then covered one with aluminum foil and left the other open.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
Vocabulary lists containing thermometer
Physical Geography - Introductory
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