perceived temperature

noun

The apparent temperature of the environment; may be different from the actual temperature because of factors such as wind chill or humidity

Meanings

nounperceived temperature (plural perceived temperatures)

plural perceived temperatures

  1. The apparent temperature of the environment; may be different from the actual temperature because of factors such as wind chill or humidity

Translations

German gefühlte Temperatur
  • gefühlte Temperaturapparent temperature of the environment
Italian temperatura percepita
  • temperatura percepitaapparent temperature of the environment
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APA

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Chicago

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