Kata-thermometer Definition
noun
(measuring instrument) A device consisting principally of an alcohol thermometer, used to measure air cooling power and, indirectly, small wind speeds in circulating air, by measuring the time taken for the temperature of the bulb of alcohol to make a specified drop (100° to 95°F).
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Kata-thermometer
Noun
Singular:
kata-thermometerPlural:
kata-thermometersOrigin of Kata-thermometer
From Ancient Greek katá (katá, “down”)
From Wiktionary
Find Similar Words
Find similar words to kata-thermometer using the buttons below.