noun a device used for measuring temperature
Used to measure the temperature of food while cooking or baking.
Used to measure temperature in environmental studies.
Used to measure body temperature for diagnosing illnesses.
Used to measure air temperature in weather forecasting.
Used to measure temperature in chemical reactions.
Used to measure temperature in various physical experiments.
Used to monitor and control temperature in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Used to monitor temperature in manufacturing processes.
A writer may use a thermometer as a metaphor to describe the intensity of emotions or situations in their writing. For example, they may say 'the tension in the room was like a thermometer reaching its boiling point.'
Psychologists may use thermometers in biofeedback therapy to help patients monitor and regulate their stress levels. They may also use thermometers in research studies to measure the physiological responses to different stimuli.
Meteorologists use thermometers to measure air temperature as part of weather forecasting. They may also use specialized thermometers to measure water temperature in oceans and lakes for climate research.
Chefs use thermometers to ensure that food is cooked to the correct temperature to prevent foodborne illnesses. They may use meat thermometers, candy thermometers, or oven thermometers depending on the recipe.