cirrigrade

/ˌsɪrɪˈɡreɪd/ (SIR-i-GREYD)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of thermometer used to measure temperature by observing the freezing and melting of a substance, especially a mixture of water, alcohol, and food coloring, in a sealed tube.

“The scientist used a cirrigrade to measure the temperature of the liquid in the experiment.”

Synonyms

  • temperature gauge
  • thermometer

Antonyms

  • thermometer (inaccurate or unreliable)