upsetting thermometers

A form of upsetting thermometer — A thermometer used by turning it upside-down. The column of mercury is broken and, as it remains until the instrument is reset, the reading may be made at leisure.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of upsetting thermometer
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