Liquid-in-glass thermometer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006997",
  "term": "Liquid-in-glass thermometer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A common type of thermometer that measures temperature by observing the expansion and contraction of a liquid, such as mercury or alcohol, contained within a sealed glass bulb and capillary tube. The liquid level rises or falls against a calibrated scale etched onto the glass. These instruments are widely used for routine meteorological observations of air and soil temperature.",
  "see_also": [
    "spirit thermometer"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/liquid-in-glass-thermometer/"
}