Temperature loss - is it correct?

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Start date Apr 8, 2011
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The phrase "loss of temperature" is considered incorrect in technical contexts, as it more accurately refers to "loss of heat." The term "decrease in temperature" is preferred for clarity and precision. Additionally, "loss of temperature control" may be appropriate depending on the situation. The consensus among participants is to use "decrease" to convey the intended meaning effectively. Clear terminology is essential in engineering and scientific communication.

Apr 8, 2011

rammer

Hi, is physically correct to say "loss of temperature"? Doesn't the "loss" relate just to "heat"?

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Apr 8, 2011

Mapes

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"Loss of temperature" is indeed an odd phrase, one I wouldn't expect from a native-English-speaking engineer or scientist. If I were editing the text, I'd change it to "decrease in temperature" or "loss of temperature control," depending on the context.

Apr 14, 2011

ashishsinghal

I would go with "decrease"

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