platinum thermometer

Other forms: platinum thermometers

Definitions of platinum thermometer
  1. noun
    thermometer that measures temperature by changes in the resistance of a spiral of platinum wire
    synonyms: resistance thermometer
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    type of:
    thermometer
    measuring instrument for measuring temperature
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