differences between clinical and laboratory thermometers.
The five differences between a clinical and laboratory thermometer are:
Clinical thermometer | Laboratory thermometer |
1. A clinical thermometer has a range between to . | 1. A laboratory thermometer has a range between to . |
2. A clinical thermometer is used to measure the temperature of the human body. | 2. A laboratory thermometer is used to measure the temperature in a laboratory. |
3. A clinical thermometer has a kink that prevents immediate backflow of mercury. | 3. A laboratory thermometer does not have a kink. |
4. A clinical thermometer is a simple device that is used in homes, hospitals and clinics. | 4. A laboratory thermometer is a complex device that is used in laboratories. |
5. In a clinical thermometer the use of mercury is always discouraged. | 5. In a laboratory thermometer the use of mercury is less dangerous. |