thermoelectric

[ thur-moh-i-lek-trik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or involving the direct relationship between heat and electricity.

thermoelectric

/ ˌθɜːməʊɪˈlɛktrɪk; ˌθɜːməʊɪˈlɛktrɪkəl /

adjective

1. 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

2. of, relating to, used in, or operated by the production or absorption of heat by the Peltier effect

   a thermoelectric cooler

thermoelectric

/ thûr′mō-ĭ-lĕk′trĭk /

1. 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.
2. See also Seebeck effect

Derived Forms

• ˌthermoeˈlectrically, adverb

Other Words From

• thermo·e·lectri·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of thermoelectric¹

First recorded in 1815–25; thermo- + electric

Example Sentences

While a variety of approaches have been used to improve efficiency, a concept known as electronic band convergence has gained attention for its potential to improve thermoelectric performance.

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This mechanism may be used to develop new types of thermoelectric devices useful in energy harvesting and heat flux sensing.

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The use of transverse thermoelectric effects in magnetic materials is expected to simplify the structure of thermoelectric conversion devices compared to the longitudinal thermoelectric effects, where electric and thermal currents are converted in parallel directions.

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Using AI, a team of researchers has identified a thermoelectric material that potentially possesses favorable values.

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"Our research explores the use of ionic thermoelectric membranes made from lignin, an underutilised by-product in the paper and pulp industry, offering a sustainable solution."

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