"kata thermometer" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: kata thermometers [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek κατά (katá, “down”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|κατά||down}} Ancient Greek κατά (katá, “down”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} kata thermometer (plural kata thermometers)
  1. (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). Categories (topical): Measuring instruments Synonyms: katathermometer, kata-thermometer, Kata thermometer, Kata-thermometer Related terms: kata factor

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