platinum thermometer
- noun
- /ˈplætɪnəm θərˈmɑːmɪtər/
- Specialized
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termómetro de platino
- The laboratory used a platinum thermometer for precise temperature measurements during the experiment.
Examples
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Because of its high sensitivity, the platinum thermometer is ideal for calibrating other temperature measurement devices.
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A platinum thermometer is often preferred in scientific research for its accuracy and stability.
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The platinum thermometer provides accurate readings.
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Can you explain how a platinum thermometer works?
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In many laboratories, a platinum thermometer is used to ensure accurate temperature readings during experiments.
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Due to its excellent conductivity, the platinum thermometer is favored for industrial applications requiring precise measurements.
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For high-precision tasks, researchers rely on the platinum thermometer to maintain consistent temperature control.
Synonyms
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A tool that tells you how hot or cold something is
A tool that measures temperature by how easily electricity passes through a metal wire
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun-noun compound is fully compositional: 'platinum' specifies the material and 'thermometer' the instrument, so a learner who knows both words can infer it is a thermometer made of platinum. The detailed technical mechanism (resistance of a platinum wire coil) is specialized but does not prevent the general meaning being transparently derived from the constituents.
Etymology
The name platinum thermometer comes from the thin platinum wire inside the thermometer that changes how electricity flows when the temperature changes. That's why the name tells you it gives a very accurate measure of 'temperature'.