in steps of

English translation: graduated in

08:53 Dec 10, 2008
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Science - Physics
English term or phrase: in steps of
The temperature ranges from -20° C to +40° C in steps of 1° C, from the bottom to the top of the thermometer.
Samir Sami
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Local time: 12:19
Selected answer:graduated in
Explanation:
This sounds like a description of a conventional (fluid-filled) thermometer with a scale graduated in degrees (each marking is 1 degree) and extending from -20° C to +40°.
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Ken Cox
Local time: 10:19
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That's it. Many many thanks Ken :) & MoiraB ;
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4 +3graduated in
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4 +1in increments of
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graduated in


Explanation:
This sounds like a description of a conventional (fluid-filled) thermometer with a scale graduated in degrees (each marking is 1 degree) and extending from -20° C to +40°.

Ken Cox
Local time: 10:19
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
That's it. Many many thanks Ken :) & MoiraB ;

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Egil Presttun
23 mins

agree  MoiraB: ah yes, that's the phrase that was lurking in the murky depths of my memory
23 mins

agree  Tony M
1 hr
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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
in increments of


Explanation:
Each degree is marked on the thermometer between -20 and +40. Must be a tall thermometer!

MoiraB
France
Local time: 10:19
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks anyway for offering help :)


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Tina Vonhof (X)
4 hrs
  -> too late, but thanks ;-)
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