recording thermometer

thermometer

[ther-mom´ĕ-ter] an instrument for determining temperatures, in principle making use of a substance (such as alcohol or mercury) with a physical property that varies with temperature and is susceptible of measurement on some defined scale.

Temperatures on Celsius and Fahrenheit thermometers related to temperature ranges. From Elkin et al., 2000.axilla thermometer a thermometer" >clinical thermometer that is placed in the axilla.Celsius thermometer one that uses the scale" >Celsius scale.centigrade thermometer one having the interval between two established reference points divided into 100 equal units, such as the thermometer" >Celsius thermometer.clinical thermometer one used to determine the temperature of the human body.electronic thermometer a thermometer" >clinical thermometer that uses a sensor based on thermistors, solid-state electronic devices whose electrical characteristics change with temperature. The reading is recorded within seconds, some having a red light or other device to indicate when maximum temperature is reached. Available models include hand-held, desk-top, and wall-mounted units, all having probes that are inserted orally or rectally.Fahrenheit thermometer one that uses the scale" >Fahrenheit scale.Kelvin thermometer one that uses the scale" >Kelvin scale.oral thermometer a thermometer" >clinical thermometer whose mercury containing bulb is placed under the tongue.recording thermometer a temperature-sensitive instrument by which the temperature to which it is exposed is continuously recorded.rectal thermometer a thermometer" >clinical thermometer that is inserted in the rectum.resistance thermometer one that uses the electric resistance of metals (thermocouple) to determine temperature.self-registering thermometer 1. recording thermometer.2. one that registers the maximum or minimum temperature attained in the measurement.tympanic thermometer an electronic thermometer" >clinical thermometer that gives a digital reading in less than two seconds. Second-generation tympanic thermometers work by monitoring the temperature when the ear opening is sealed.

recording thermometer

A device with a suitable sensor that continuously monitors and records temperature.See also: thermometer

单词	recording thermometer
释义	DictionarySeethermometer recording thermometer recording thermometer [ri′kȯrd·iŋ thər‚mäm·əd·ər] (engineering) thermograph recording thermometer thermometer [ther-mom´ĕ-ter] an instrument for determining temperatures, in principle making use of a substance (such as alcohol or mercury) with a physical property that varies with temperature and is susceptible of measurement on some defined scale.Temperatures on Celsius and Fahrenheit thermometers related to temperature ranges. From Elkin et al., 2000.axilla thermometer a thermometer" >clinical thermometer that is placed in the axilla.Celsius thermometer one that uses the scale" >Celsius scale.centigrade thermometer one having the interval between two established reference points divided into 100 equal units, such as the thermometer" >Celsius thermometer.clinical thermometer one used to determine the temperature of the human body.electronic thermometer a thermometer" >clinical thermometer that uses a sensor based on thermistors, solid-state electronic devices whose electrical characteristics change with temperature. The reading is recorded within seconds, some having a red light or other device to indicate when maximum temperature is reached. Available models include hand-held, desk-top, and wall-mounted units, all having probes that are inserted orally or rectally.Fahrenheit thermometer one that uses the scale" >Fahrenheit scale.Kelvin thermometer one that uses the scale" >Kelvin scale.oral thermometer a thermometer" >clinical thermometer whose mercury containing bulb is placed under the tongue.recording thermometer a temperature-sensitive instrument by which the temperature to which it is exposed is continuously recorded.rectal thermometer a thermometer" >clinical thermometer that is inserted in the rectum.resistance thermometer one that uses the electric resistance of metals (thermocouple) to determine temperature.self-registering thermometer 1. recording thermometer.2. one that registers the maximum or minimum temperature attained in the measurement.tympanic thermometer an electronic thermometer" >clinical thermometer that gives a digital reading in less than two seconds. Second-generation tympanic thermometers work by monitoring the temperature when the ear opening is sealed. recording thermometer A device with a suitable sensor that continuously monitors and records temperature.See also: thermometer
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