temperature
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It’s something I’ve never witnessed, and I’ve heard it’s a supernatural experience: The temperature drops, the sky becomes otherworldly, and you can see the ring of the sun’s outer atmosphere against it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The discovery may also help researchers move closer to one of the field's biggest goals: developing superconductors that work at much higher temperatures, potentially even room temperature.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
Dry ground heats up faster than moist ground because less energy is used for evaporation and more goes directly into raising temperature.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Fortunately, as the temperature rose, the tank cracked, which relieved some pressure, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
I choose bread, and on cue, the temperature drops, the air turns bitter, and the wind whips down ice from the hills.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
Vocabulary lists containing temperature
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Weather and Climate - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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