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thermoelectric
[thur-moh-i-lek-trik]
adjective
of, relating to, or involving the direct relationship between heat and electricity.
thermoelectric
/ ˌθɜːməʊɪˈlɛktrɪk, ˌθɜːməʊɪˈlɛktrɪkəl /
adjective
of, relating to, used in, or operated by the generation of an electromotive force by the Seebeck effect or the Thomson effect
a thermoelectric thermometer
of, relating to, used in, or operated by the production or absorption of heat by the Peltier effect
a thermoelectric cooler
thermoelectric
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
Other Word Forms
- thermoelectrically adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of thermoelectric1
Example Sentences
A notable thermoelectric start-up is Phononic, which is based in the US and has an additional manufacturing facility in Thailand.
While a variety of approaches have been used to improve efficiency, a concept known as electronic band convergence has gained attention for its potential to improve thermoelectric performance.
This mechanism may be used to develop new types of thermoelectric devices useful in energy harvesting and heat flux sensing.
The use of transverse thermoelectric effects in magnetic materials is expected to simplify the structure of thermoelectric conversion devices compared to the longitudinal thermoelectric effects, where electric and thermal currents are converted in parallel directions.
Using AI, a team of researchers has identified a thermoelectric material that potentially possesses favorable values.
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