thermoelectricity (Meaning)
Wordnet
thermoelectricity (n)
electricity produced by heat (as in a thermocouple)
Webster
thermoelectricity (n.)
Electricity developed in the action of heat. See the Note under Electricity.
Synonyms & Antonyms of thermoelectricity
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thermoelectricity Sentence Examples
- Thermoelectricity is the direct conversion of temperature differences into electrical energy.
- Thermoelectric materials generate an electrical voltage when subjected to a temperature gradient.
- Thermoelectric generators use thermoelectricity to convert waste heat into electricity.
- Thermoelectric coolers use thermoelectricity to pump heat away from a specific location.
- Thermoelectric sensors measure temperature by utilizing the thermoelectric effect.
- Thermoelectricity has applications in power generation, refrigeration, temperature control, and sensing.
- The efficiency of thermoelectric devices is limited by the thermoelectric figure of merit.
- Thermoelectricity can be used for both heating and cooling applications.
- Thermoelectric materials are often made from semiconductors or metal alloys.
- Thermoelectricity is a promising technology for renewable energy and energy efficiency.
FAQs About the word thermoelectricity
electricity produced by heat (as in a thermocouple)Electricity developed in the action of heat. See the Note under Electricity.
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Thermoelectricity is the direct conversion of temperature differences into electrical energy.
Thermoelectric materials generate an electrical voltage when subjected to a temperature gradient.
Thermoelectric generators use thermoelectricity to convert waste heat into electricity.
Thermoelectric coolers use thermoelectricity to pump heat away from a specific location.
