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a tool designed to measure the temperature of the surrounding air or environment
- The meteorologist placed the thermometer in the shaded shelter to get an accurate air temperature reading.
- Outdoor thermometers mounted on the porch helped them track the daily temperature swings.
- Scientists calibrated the sensitive thermometer before taking measurements at different altitudes.
- The classroom thermometer showed it was already above comfortable levels by midmorning.
- An infrared thermometer allowed the technician to record surface temperature without contact.