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temperature

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

Meanings
noun
A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

Examples :

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."
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Related Words

Illustration concentrate

concentrate noun

/ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/

A substance that is in a condensed form.

"The coffee concentrate was strong, so a little went a long way. "

Illustration thermometer

thermometer noun

/θəˈmɒmɪtə/ /θɚˈmɑmɪtɚ/

An apparatus used to measure temperature.

"The thermometer showed the room temperature was 25 degrees Celsius. "

Illustration temperament

temperament noun

/ˈtɛmpəɹmənt/

A moderate and proportionable mixture of elements or ingredients in a compound; the condition in which elements are mixed in their proper proportions.

"The chef believed the cake's perfect texture was due to the temperament of flour, sugar, and butter – each ingredient measured and mixed in the right proportion. "

Illustration uncomfortable

uncomfortable adjective

/ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/

Not comfortable; causing discomfort.

"The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs."

Illustration particulate

particulate noun

/pɑɹˈtɪkjʊlət/ /pɑːˈtɪkjʊleɪt/

(chiefly in plural) Any solid or liquid in a subdivided state, especially one that exhibits special characteristics which are negligible in the bulk material.

"Particulates in engine oil can abrade moving parts."

Illustration macroscopic

macroscopic adjective

/ˌmækroʊˈskɑːpɪk/ /ˌmækroʊˈskɒpɪk/

Visible to the unassisted eye

"The cracks in the pavement were macroscopic; everyone could see them easily. "

Illustration constituents

constituents noun

/kənˈstɪtʃuənts/ /kənˈstɪtʃuəns/

A part, or component of a whole

"The ingredients, like flour and sugar, are the main constituents of the cake batter. "

Illustration maintained

maintained verb

/meɪnˈteɪnd/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The teacher maintained discipline in the classroom by consistently enforcing the rules. "

Illustration environment

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration measurable

measurable noun

/ˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/

That which can be measured; a metric.

"Increased exercise is a measurable improvement in health. "

Illustration individually

individually adverb

/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəli/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒəwəli/

As individuals, separately, independently

"The students completed their assignments individually. "

Illustration productive

productive adjective

/pɹəˈdʌktɪv/

Capable of producing something, especially in abundance; fertile.

"The farmer's land was very productive, yielding a large harvest of tomatoes. "