thermoelectric
[ thur-moh-i-lek-trik ]
/ ˌθɜr moʊ ɪˈlɛk trɪk /
adjective
of, relating to, or involving the direct relationship between heat and electricity.
Sometimes
ther·mo·e·lec·tri·cal.
OTHER WORDS FROM thermoelectric
ther·mo·e·lec·tri·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby thermoelectric
Example sentences from the Web for thermoelectric
The refraction of invisible heat was ascertained in consequence of the invention of the thermoelectric pile.
History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume II (of 2) |John William DraperLow-calorie lignite remains the major fuel base for thermoelectric power stations.
Area Handbook for Bulgaria |Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. WalpoleThomson had, however, previous to the publication of this paper, applied thermodynamic theory to thermoelectric phenomena.
Lord Kelvin |Andrew GrayIn the ice is a thermoelectric junction, the wires leading to which are in communication with a reflecting galvanometer.
The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays |J. (John) Joly
British Dictionary definitions for thermoelectric
thermoelectric
thermoelectrical (ˌθɜːməʊɪˈlɛktrɪkəl)
/ (ˌθɜːməʊɪˈlɛktrɪk) /
adjective
of, relating to, used in, or operated by the generation of an electromotive force by the Seebeck effect or the Thomson effect
a thermoelectric thermometer
of, relating to, used in, or operated by the production or absorption of heat by the Peltier effect
a thermoelectric cooler
Derived forms of thermoelectric
thermoelectrically, adverbScientific definitions for thermoelectric
thermoelectric
[ thûr′mō-ĭ-lĕk′trĭk ]
Relating to electric potential or power produced by heat, or to heat produced by electric energy. The thermoelectric energy of a nuclear power plant is produced by the heat generated from nuclear fission. The thermoelectric properties of materials such as selenium and semiconductors are exploited in devices such as thermistors and thermocouples used in temperature gauges. See also Seebeck effect.