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Peltier effect |
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Peltier effect [ˈpɛltɪˌeɪ] n (Physics / General Physics) Physics the production of heat at one junction and the absorption of heat at the other junction of a thermocouple when a current is passed around the thermocouple circuit. The heat produced is additional to the heat arising from the resistance of the wires Compare Seebeck effect [named after Jean Peltier (1785-1845), French physicist, who discovered it] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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