Galileo thermometer en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Galileo Galilei, who discovered the principle on it is based: that the density of a liquid changes in proportion to its temperature.
Meanings
- A thermometer made of a sealed glass cylinder containing a clear liquid and several glass vessels of varying densities. As temperature changes, the individual floats rise or fall in proportion to their respective density.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galileo thermometers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |