gas thermometer

/gæs θərˌmɑmədər/
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Definitions of gas thermometer
  1. noun
    thermometer that measures temperature by changes in the pressure of a gas kept at constant volume
    synonyms: air thermometer
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    type of:
    thermometer
    measuring instrument for measuring temperature
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