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Centigrade Thermometer

Description: A centigrade thermometer, also known as a Celsius thermometer, is a type of mercury-in-glass thermometer that measures temperature on the Celsius scale. It has markings at every degree interval, from the freezing point of water (0 degrees Celsius) to the boiling point of water (100 degrees Celsius) at standard atmospheric pressure.

Senses:

1. A thermometer that measures temperature using the Celsius scale.

Usages:

1. Doctors and nurses use centigrade thermometers to monitor patients' body temperatures.
2. Weather forecasters rely on centigrade thermometers to report accurate outdoor temperature measurements.
3. Scientific experiments often require the use of centigrade thermometers to ensure precise temperature control.

Sample Sentences:

• I need to buy a new centigrade thermometer for my laboratory.
• The centigrade thermometer indicated that the room temperature was 25 degrees Celsius.
• Please note that this centigrade thermometer is suitable for indoor use only.

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