Dry-bulb thermometer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010485",
  "term": "Dry-bulb thermometer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A standard thermometer that measures the ambient air temperature without being affected by the cooling effect of evaporation. It is typically a mercury-in-glass or alcohol-in-glass thermometer, or a thermistor. This measurement is a fundamental meteorological parameter and is used in conjunction with a wet-bulb thermometer to determine humidity.",
  "see_also": [
    "wet-bulb thermometer"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/dry-bulb-thermometer/"
}