thermoelectromotive force

noun

ther·​mo·​electromotive force

¦thər(ˌ)mō+…-

: electromotive force in a circuit composed of dissimilar conductors that is produced because of its not being at a uniform temperature throughout compare peltier effect , thomson effect

Word History

Etymology

therm- + electromotive force

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