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The word temperature traces back to a Latin root meaning what?

temperature

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


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Investigators will rely on data from the aircraft’s black boxes to account for other relevant factors, including wind speed and outside temperature.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

The results showed that placing NbSe2 in the cavity significantly increased its superconducting critical temperature, the temperature below which the material enters its superconducting state.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

That is still far below room temperature, but it is relatively high compared with similar quantum materials and makes the result especially promising for future applications.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

As this wave makes it way over the Pacific, it suppresses the cold water that usually comes up from the deep ocean, making the surface temperature higher.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

That came in January and February, when the temperature dropped to around -56 degrees Celsius and the sun was only up for six hours a day.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

The reservoir remains low following record-breaking temperatures over the summer, with a current capacity of only 21.1% as of 27 September, according to South West Water.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Many unusual quantum effects only survive at temperatures close to absolute zero.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

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

A strong high-pressure system will set up over the eastern Pacific and West Coast starting Friday and will increase through Sunday, sending temperatures 15 to 20 degrees above normal, the weather service said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Max and I stepped out of the building, and the cool night temperatures were beginning to settle.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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