Thermometric: meaning, definitions and examples

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thermometric

 

[ θərˈmɒmətɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

related to measurement

Thermometric refers to anything pertaining to the measurement of temperature. It is used in the context of thermometers and thermometric devices that help quantify thermal energy.

Synonyms

temperature-measuring, thermal.

Examples of usage

  • Thermometric readings are essential in weather forecasting.
  • We used a thermometric scale to determine the boiling point.
  • The lab implemented advanced thermometric techniques for accuracy.

Translations

Translations of the word "thermometric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 termométrico

🇮🇳 तापमान मापक

🇩🇪 thermometrisch

🇮🇩 termometrik

🇺🇦 термометричний

🇵🇱 termometryczny

🇯🇵 温度計の

🇫🇷 thermométrique

🇪🇸 termométrico

🇹🇷 termometrik

🇰🇷 온도계의

🇸🇦 حراري

🇨🇿 termonetrický

🇸🇰 termonetrický

🇨🇳 温度计的

🇸🇮 termometrični

🇮🇸 hitamælar

🇰🇿 термометрлік

🇬🇪 თერმომეტრიული

🇦🇿 termometrik

🇲🇽 termométrico

Etymology

The word 'thermometric' is derived from the Greek roots 'thermo-', meaning warmth or heat, and '-metric', meaning measuring. Its use traces back to the 17th century when the first thermometers were developed. The term reflects the evolution of technology in measuring temperature which has been crucial in various fields such as meteorology, medicine, and culinary arts. Historically, advancements in thermometric technology have played a vital role in scientific discoveries and everyday applications, leading to the modern understanding of thermal processes.