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A thermometer is an instrument used to measure temperature. Thermometers are used in a variety of ways including measuring air temperature, in cooking and in medicine to determine body temperature.
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Fast Facts
- Early air thermometer developed in 1000s
- Galileo built the thermoscope in 1592
- Put to medical use in 1612
- Common uses: measuring temperature
- Made from: Mercury
- Price range: $5-$200
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History
Although various forms of measuring temperature dates back to the First Century, one of the first thermometers was created in 1638 by Robert Fludd, using the expansion of air as a basic for determining temperature. The theory advanced in the 1700s, when mercury was first used in place of air to determine temperature. -
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Fisher Scientific Traceable Thermometer with Time/Date And Max/Min Memory; Fdigital - $34.98
Thermometer; Digital; Fisherbrand Traceable; with Time/Date, Max/Min.; with Short Sensors; with NIST certificate; -40° to +80°C/-40° to +176°F, Accuracy ±1°C
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Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology - $59.99
Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with Exclusive ExacTemp Technology. Pre-Warmed tip ensures temperature accuracy. Guidance System confirms secure position for accurate readings.
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Taylor 9842 Commercial Waterproof Digital Thermometer - $18.99
Digital Thermometers Probes - Temperature Instruments Type: Pocket Digital Thermometer Display Type: LCD Minimum Temperature (°F): -60 Maximum Temperature (°F): 300
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Timex TX5170 Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer with Indoor Hygrometer and Clock - $14.99
Top window shows indoor temperature. Middle window shows outside temperature. Bottom window shows both the humidity reading or the quartz clock. Temperature range indoor thermometer - 32° to 122° Fahrenheit. Outdoor Temperature range -4° t...
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Aquatopia Deluxe Safety Bath Thermometer Alarm, Green - $14.99
Make bath time safe time! The easy to use Safety Bath Time Audible Thermometer eliminates hazardous guesswork by constantly and accurately measuring the bath water temperature every 2 seconds. It alerts you with an audible alarm if the wat...
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If u watched GMA 2day and would like 2 know more about cooked ground beef color and meat thermometers, check this out - http://cli.gs/tTZu0q
@iTweetMeat | November 09, 2009 06:11 PM -
All in all not too bad of coverage - http://cli.gs/bR9aBm - at least they highlighted the use of meat thermometers - http://cli.gs/tTZu0q
@iTweetMeat | November 09, 2009 06:11 PM -
I should not read thermometers in the morning when I just wake up. I am at 97.1 which is still a low-grade fever. I need sleep now :(
@Leesie | November 09, 2009 05:42 PM -
6 year old home with a fever. It's time I got one of those fancy laser thermometers. Motrin shots for everyone!
@CarnivalMonkey | November 09, 2009 03:42 PM -
@repetej Legal duty exists on employer to provide thermometers 'at convenient distance from workstation.'
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View All Thermometers Questions (7) | Ask a QuestionWhat are the small black balls inside a floating thermometer (the kind used in wine/beer making)? (3 Answers)FLOATING THERMOMETERWinemaking thermometers don’t contain mercury, but they do contain volatile chemicals, like toluene. If you break one into your must, discard the batch immediately.IT IS NOT GOOD FOR CONSUMING ... read moreIndoor outdoor digital thermometer? (2 Answers)I have provided answer to similar question previously -- quote -- Oregon Scientific THT312 Wired Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer and Clock The different stores pricing are listed as one store might have ... read moreindoor outdoor digital thermometer? (1 Answer)After owning several brands and models, we have had the best luck with those manufactured by La Crosse Technology. Our favorite is the stylish Atomic Digital Wall Clock with Moon ... read more
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