thermoelectric

adjective

ther·​mo·​elec·​tric ˌthər-mō-i-ˈlek-trik How to pronounce thermoelectric (audio)
: of, relating to, or dependent on phenomena that involve relations between the temperature and the electrical condition in a metal or in contacting metals

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Devices that use this principle are called thermoelectric couples, or thermocouples. Benjamin Roulston, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025 These nano binders formed a thermoelectric material that was useful for achieving impressive flexibility and efficiency. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024 This thermoelectric breakthrough aims to redefine what is possible for off-grid power and energy conservation. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024 For more than 60 years, photovoltaic cells, fuel cells, or radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) have provided power to spacecraft. Bayarbadrakh Baramsai, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Feb. 2022 See All Example Sentences for thermoelectric

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1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of thermoelectric was in 1823

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“Thermoelectric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thermoelectric. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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thermoelectric

adjective
ther·​mo·​elec·​tric ˌthər-mō-i-ˈlek-trik How to pronounce thermoelectric (audio)
: of, relating to, or dependent on phenomena that involve relations between the temperature and the electrical condition in a metal or in contacting metals
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