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thermometer

/θərˈmɒmɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does thermometer mean?

noun

A device used to measure temperature, typically by expanding or contracting a liquid in response to changes in temperature.

Example

"The doctor used a thermometer to check the patient's temperature."

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