electrical-resistance thermometer
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An electrical-resistance thermometer is a device that measures temperature by detecting changes in the electrical resistance of a wire. This wire, often made of platinum, acts as the thermoelectric element. As the temperature changes, the electrical resistance of the wire also changes, allowing the thermometer to indicate the corresponding temperature variations. Thermistors are a type of electrical-resistance element made from semiconducting materials, whose resistance is highly sensitive to temperature changes and are used in various temperature-measuring applications.123
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