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- 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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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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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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Thermometers Questions
What are the small black balls inside a floating thermometer (the kind used in wine/beer making)? 3 AnswersFLOATING THERMOMETERWinemaking thermometers don’t contain mercury, but they do contain volatile chemicals, like toluene. If you break one into your must, discar... read more
Indoor outdoor digital thermometer? 2 AnswersI have provided answer to similar question previously -- quote -- Oregon Scientific THT312 Wired Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer and Clock The different stores pr... read more
indoor outdoor digital thermometer? 1 AnswerAfter 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 Wa... read more
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Thermometers Accessories
- Omega.com: Glass Thermometer Accessories
- OnlyGloves.com: Latex Gloves
- Safety Store: Digital Thermometer Sheaths
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@stevyncolgan think lots of baby products fall into this category - bath thermometers - elbows do a better job.
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Detroit: Thermometers measure more than just fever http://detroit.cityandpress.com/news/2009/11/22/thermometers-measure-more-just-fever
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Is it just border states near Canada where bank thermometers show temps in F AND C?
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@mpesce - Do they both have inbuilt thermometers??
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