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Record 1 2019-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Collaboration with the FAO
CONT

Dial thermometers exploit the increase in pressure caused by the temperature-dependent expansion of a liquid or gas in an enclosed cavity. This is sensed by a Bourdon pressure gauge and recorded on a dial.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
  • Collaboration avec la FAO
CONT

Thermomètre à cadran. Ce type de thermomètre est destiné à donner une indication visuelle permanente de la température [...] L'instrument consiste en un bulbe rempli de liquide, relié par un tube étroit à un cadran qui indique la température. Il repose sur le principe de la dilatation d'un gaz à l'intérieur du bulbe ou de la modification de la tension de vapeur d'un liquide, qui actionne le cadran.

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