thermometry

[ ther-mom-i-tree ]
/ θərˈmɒm ɪ tri /

noun

the branch of physics dealing with the measurement of temperature.
the science of the construction and use of thermometers.

Origin of thermometry

First recorded in 1855–60; thermo- + -metry

Words nearby thermometry

thermolysis, thermomagnetic, thermomassage, thermometer, thermometric titration, thermometry, thermomotive, thermomotor, thermonasty, thermonuclear, thermonuclear bomb

Example sentences from the Web for thermometry

  • Many diverse applications of the interferometer have been developed, as, for example, in thermometry.

    Inventors at Work |George Iles

  • There are two scales used in thermometry, the Fahrenheit and the Centigrade.

    Dietetics for Nurses |Fairfax T. Proudfit

  • The expansion of mercury and other liquids is employed in thermometry.

    The New Gresham Encyclopedia |Various

British Dictionary definitions for thermometry

thermometry
/ (θəˈmɒmɪtrɪ) /

noun

the branch of physics concerned with the measurement of temperature and the design and use of thermometers and pyrometers

Derived forms of thermometry

thermometric (ˌθɜːməˈmɛtrɪk) or thermometrical, adjective thermometrically, adverb

Medical definitions for thermometry

thermometry
[ thər-mŏm′ĭ-trē ]

n.

Measurement of temperature.
The technology of temperature measurement.

Other words from thermometry

ther′mo•met′ric (thûr′mō-mĕt′rĭk) adj.