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Water is not used as thermometric liquid.why?​

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Water cannot be used in thermometer because of its higher freezing point and lower boiling point than other liquids . If water is used in a thermometer , it will start phase change at 0
degree\\C and 100
degreeC and will not measure temperature , out of this range . This range is very small as compared to other liquids as mercury , having freezing point about −39
degreeC and boiling point 356
degreeC.

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