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What are the differences between the various types of thermometers?
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The primary difference between a regular thermometer and an instant-read thermometer is that regular thermometers require you to wait for a reading, while instant-read thermometers provide a reading almost instantly. Regular thermometers also typically have more features such as alarms, memory functions, and other additional features. In terms of accuracy, instant-read thermometers tend to be more accurate than regular thermometers due to their faster response time.