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py·ro·e·lec·tric

(pī′rō-ĭ-lĕk′trĭk)

adj.

Relating to or exhibiting pyroelectricity.

A pyroelectric material.

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pyroelectric

(ˌpaɪrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk)

adj

(General Physics) of, concerned with, or exhibiting pyroelectricity

(General Physics) a pyroelectric substance

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pyroelectric - relating to or exhibiting pyroelectricity

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