noun
alcohol thermometer
A thermometer that uses alcohol as the thermometric liquid, often colored for visibility. Used in low-temperature measurements.
理科の実験でアルコール温度計を使った。
We used an alcohol thermometer in the science experiment.
Mercury thermometer; alcohol thermometers are safer and can measure lower temperatures, but mercury thermometers are more precise at moderate ranges.
Compound of アルコール (alcohol) and 温度計 (thermometer).