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What is the difference between a clinical thermometer and a laboratory thermometer?


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Clinical thermometer:

A clinical thermometer helps in measuring the temperature of the human body.

Laboratory thermometer:

A laboratory thermometer is used to determine the temperature of the objects, which possesses a temperature range outside of a general human body.

Clinical thermometerLaboratory thermometer
1. The range of temperature is 35°Cto42°C. 1. The range of temperature is -10°Cto110°C.
2. The immediate backflow of mercury is prevented by the presence of a kink. 2. It does not exhibit any kink.

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