Katathermometer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006769",
  "term": "Katathermometer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A specialized thermometer used to measure the cooling power of the atmosphere, which combines the effects of air temperature, humidity, and wind speed on a heated surface. It consists of an alcohol thermometer with a large bulb, designed to cool from a specific upper temperature to a lower one. The time taken for this cooling provides an index of the environment's cooling effect.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/katathermometer/"
}