Temperature-sensing element

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009543",
  "term": "Temperature-sensing element",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The component of a thermometer or temperature sensor that directly interacts with the environment and undergoes a physical change in response to temperature variations. This change is then converted into a measurable signal. Examples include the bimetallic strip in a dial thermometer or the thermistor in an electronic sensor.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/temperature-sensing-element/"
}