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2020-09-15 13:11:17
Can you please suggest which thermometer should we use to get most accurate readings..Digital or mercury?
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Not everyone cAn ready traditional thermometer!!! For easy access better take a digital one

Answered2020-09-15 13:35:02

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Nowadays Digital thermometers are being replaced at an advance rate than conventional ones because of faster results and better accuracy. So Digital ones are better nowadays. Thank you for asking. Hope I was able to curb your doubt. Stay healthy. Stay home. :)

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