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thermoelectricity
[ thur-moh-i-lek-tris-i-tee, -ee-lek- ]
thermoelectricity
/ ˌθɜːməʊɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪtɪ /
noun
- electricity generated by a thermocouple
- the study of the relationship between heat and electrical energy See also Seebeck effect Peltier effect
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Word History and Origins
Origin of thermoelectricity1
First recorded in 1815–25; thermo- + electricity
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Example Sentences
The thermo-electric properties of metals at low temperatures are discussed in the article Thermoelectricity.
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Thermoelectricity is the name given to electricity that is generated by heat.
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