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temperature

[tem-per-uh-cher, -choor, -pruh-, -per-cher] / ˈtɛm pər ə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər, -prə-, -pər tʃər /


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And Northern Ireland, saw the latest day on record where a temperature above 25C was recorded with 25.5C on 21 September in Helen's Bay.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Unlike an ordinary phase transition such as water becoming steam, this transition is not caused by temperature.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

The Arctic's combined sea surface and sea-ice surface temperature rose 4.2C between 1982 and 2024, or around 1C per decade, according to the 10th annual oceans report.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Pioneer bought additional tooling and experimented with changes in temperature and curing times to better understand and fix the problem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Stoking the hearth fire, ensuring that the tea was just the right temperature for possible visitors.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

While Kelvin waves are common -- there are five or six during every El Nino -- this one arrives at a delicate time, said Amaya, with sea temperatures already elevated.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

The medical staff recommended breathwork and stretching sessions, along with contrast therapy, alternating between freezing-cold temperatures and heat.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Scientists believe that with El Niño - the warming of the tropical Pacific - higher temperatures are likely globally into next year, so 2027 could end up being even warmer.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

When temperatures soar, the city’s recreation centers welcome residents who lack air conditioning.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

To further protect against subzero temperatures, both ships had double doors attached to all hatches and ladderways.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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