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What is a thermometer?


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Thermometer

The word thermometer is derived from the Latin words

  • Thermo-, which means "heat," and
  • Metrum, which means “measure”.
  • As a result, a thermometer is a scientific device used to measure temperature.
Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin Thermometers Stock Vector - Illustration of  thermometer, thermostat: 87451386

Thermometer will show the scale having degree celsius and kelvin.


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