thermoelectric

ther·mo·e·lec·tric  (thûrm--lktrk) also ther·mo·e·lec·tri·cal (-tr-kl)

adj.

Characteristic of, resulting from, or using electrical phenomena occurring in conjunction with a flow of heat.

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thermo·e·lectri·cal·ly adv.

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thermoelectric or thermoelectrical

Adjective

of or relating to the conversion of heat energy to electrical energy

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thermoelectric  (thûrm--lktrk)

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. See also Seebeck effect.

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Adj.

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thermoelectric - involving or resulting from thermoelectricity thermoelectrical