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thermograph

thermograph

1 8.6
A device that records temperature changes over time on a graph
  • noun
  • /ˈθɜrməˌgræf/
  • Specialized
translation icon : termógrafo
  • The scientist used a thermograph to track temperature changes during the experiment.

Examples

  • Also in the past, something similar was possible using a thermograph; see Figure 1.

    Blog text (29)

  • O'Dell, get on the thermograph.

    Below (2002)

  • By attaching a thermograph to the classroom wall, the teacher could monitor the temperature throughout the day.

  • The thermograph recorded fluctuations in temperature, allowing researchers to analyze climate patterns over time.

Synonyms

thermometrograph
vsthermograph
  • Specialized
9.9

A device that records temperature changes over time on a graph

is the same instrument but is an alternate technical name
self-registering thermometer
vsthermograph
  • Specialized
6.3

A device that records temperature by itself without someone watching it

records changes over time as a plotted graph rather than simple readings

How Automated

thermograph
  • Specialized
1 8.6
thermometer
74 3.0

Surface Forms

thermograph singular
thermographs plural

Morphology

thermograph = thermo + graph

The heat-recording meaning is fairly clear from thermo- and graph, though the technical element may still be unfamiliar to many learners.

Etymology

Thermograph comes from the Greek parts thermo- 'heat' and -graph 'to write'. So a thermograph writes down temperature changes over time, making a line or graph that shows when things get hotter or cooler.