wet-bulb temperature

temperature read by a thermometer covered in water-soaked cloth
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wet-bulb temperature

Summary

wet-bulb temperature has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • wet-bulb temperature is a type of temperature[2].
  • wet-bulb temperature is the opposite of dry-bulb temperature[3].
  • wet-bulb temperature's described at URL is recorded as https://www.fastcompany.com/91354718/what-is-wet-bulb-temperature-how-heat-and-humidity-combine-to-dangerous-levels[4].
  • wet-bulb temperature's facet of is recorded as extreme weather[5].
  • wet-bulb temperature's facet of is recorded as heat wave[6].
  • wet-bulb temperature's facet of is recorded as meteorological data[7].
  • wet-bulb temperature's facet of is recorded as atmospheric thermodynamics[8].
  • wet-bulb temperature's used by is recorded as meteorologist[9].

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Definition and Type

wet-bulb temperature is a type of temperature[2]. It is the opposite of dry-bulb temperature[3].

Use and Application

wet-bulb temperature's used by is recorded as meteorologist[9].

Influence

Things named for wet-bulb temperature include wet-bulb globe temperature[10].

Why It Matters

wet-bulb temperature has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Entities named for it include wet-bulb globe temperature[10].

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  1. 20d ago · Ottawajin · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has part(s) Q180600
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  2. 10w ago · InternetArchiveBot bot · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Subclass of temperature
    Opposite of dry-bulb temperature
    Used by
    Used by meteorologist
    + 3 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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