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thermometryScience of measuring the temperature of a system or the ability of a system to transfer heat to another system. Temperature measurement is important to a wide range of activities, including manufacturing, scientific research, and medicine. thermometry [thər′mäm·ə·trē] (thermodynamics) The science and technology of measuring temperature, and the establishment of standards of temperature measurement. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Cryometric and thermometric techniques for fluid inclusions--still standard after almost 50 years (Roedder 1984)--have improved through the application of multi-method analytical techniques to determine the contents of a group of fluid inclusions or even single inclusions. This comparison, with NIST as a pilot laboratory, had a very large number of participants--15--and required the use of delicate thermometric fixed-point cells and standard platinum resistance thermometers. Casting is discontinued based on clinical, radiographic, and dermal thermometric signs of quiescence. |
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