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temperature indicator

[/ˈtɛmpərətʃər ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/]
nounpl: temperature indicators
indicador de temperatura
1. A device or instrument that displays or signals the current temperature of a system, substance, or environment
The temperature indicator on the oven shows that it has reached 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
O indicador de temperatura do forno mostra que atingiu 175 graus Celsius.
2. A gauge, dial, digital display, or other visual element used to monitor thermal conditions
The car's dashboard has a temperature indicator to warn drivers of engine overheating.
O painel do carro possui um indicador de temperatura para avisar os motoristas sobre superaquecimento do motor.
Synonyms
thermometertemperature gaugethermal indicatorheat indicator

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indicador de temperatura
Most common term used in Brazil
São Paulo
medidor de temperatura
Alternative term sometimes used in technical contexts
Portugal
indicador de temperatura
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the red (when temperature indicator shows high/critical levels)
running hot (when temperature indicator shows elevated readings)
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