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thermoelectric

/θˌɜmoʊɪlˈɛktɹɪk/ adj

Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting thermoelectricity

Word Origin From Greek 'thermos' (hot) and 'ēlektron' (amber) — the ancient word for electricity because rubbing amber creates static. So thermoelectric literally means 'heat-electricity', describing the direct conversion of temperature differences into electric voltage. The same roots give us thermometer (heat measure), thermostat (heat stabilizer), and electron. A great example of how ancient words for amber and heat combine in modern technology.

adj Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting thermoelectricity

The device uses a thermoelectric generator to convert waste heat into power.

(形容词) 热电的

该设备使用热电发电机将废热转化为电力。

(adjetivo) termoeléctrico [De, perteneciente a, o que exhibe termoelectricidad]

El dispositivo usa un generador termoeléctrico para convertir el calor residual en energía.

(adjectif) thermoélectrique [Qui se rapporte à la thermoélectricité ou qui en relève.]

L'appareil utilise un générateur thermoélectrique pour convertir la chaleur perdue en énergie.

(Adjektiv) thermoelektrisch [**Thermoelektrisch** bezeichnet Eigenschaften, Vorgänge oder Geräte, die mit der direkten Umwandlung von Wärme in elektrische Energie (oder umgekehrt) zusammenhängen.]

Das Gerät nutzt einen **thermoelektrischen** Generator, um Abwärme in Strom umzuwandeln.

(形容詞) 熱電の、熱電気に関する、熱電気を発生する

その装置は廃熱を電力に変換する熱電発電機を使用している。

(adjetivo) termoelétrico [Relativo à termoeletricidade, ou que a exibe]

O dispositivo usa um gerador termoelétrico para converter calor residual em energia.

Synonyms: thermoelectrical
Word parts: thermo + electr + ic

Related words

thermoelectricity thermoelectrically thermal thermally diathermy electric electrical electrically electricity electrician electrify electron electronic electronics

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