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thermel

thermel

9.9
A device that measures temperature using a small electric current
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : termómetro eléctrico
  • The scientist used a thermel to accurately gauge the temperature of the reaction.

Examples

  • Modern medical laboratories may employ the thermel for precise thermal measurements.

  • Because it relies on thermoelectric current, the thermel offers quick and reliable temperature readings.

  • The thermel measures temperature accurately.

  • I bought a new thermel for the lab.

  • The researcher relied on the thermel to monitor the temperature during the experiment.

  • For accurate thermal measurements, the technician selected a thermel from the lab equipment shelf.

  • In modern clinics, a thermel is essential for obtaining precise temperature readings.

Synonyms

thermometer
vsthermel
74 3.0

A tool that tells you how hot or cold something is

is specific about using current from metal junctions rather than any method
thermocouple
vsthermel
  • Specialized
1 8.4

A device made of two different metal wires joined together that makes a small electric signal when temperatures differ

is used as the sensing element inside temperature devices
thermoelectric thermometer
vsthermel
  • Specialized
7.9

A device that measures temperature using electricity created where two different metals join

is the same device but named in another way
electric thermometer
vsthermel
  • Specialized
3.9

A device that measures temperature using electric signals

is the general instrument label for that detection method

How Accurate

thermel
  • Specialized
9.9
thermometer
74 3.0

Surface Forms

thermel singular
thermels plural

Morphology

thermel = therm (semi-transparent) = therm + el

The form suggests 'therm' (heat) plus a non‑standard suffix '-el' likely signalling a device; the heat/temperature relation is clear but the suffix is non‑productive and may confuse learners.

Etymology

The word thermel comes from the root therm- meaning 'heat' and the ending -el like in electric, so it means a 'heat-electric' device. That's why a thermel is a kind of thermometer that measures temperature using electric current.