Water thermometer

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1.(Physics) A thermometer filled with water instead of mercury, for ascertaining the precise temperature at which water attains its maximum density. This is about 39° Fahr., or 4° Centigrade; and from that point down to 32° Fahr., or 0° Centigrade, or the freezing point, it expands.
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For the bath time, your baby will need bath seat, cloths, body wash, shampoo, toys, water thermometer, tub-side kneeler and so forth.
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Use a simple water thermometer to check the temperature of the bath water.
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