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thermoelectricity

/thur-moh-i-lek-tris-i-tee, -ee-lek-/US // ˌθɜr moʊ ɪ lɛkˈtrɪs ɪ ti, -ˌi lɛk- //UK // (ˌθɜːməʊɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪtɪ) //

热电,热发电,热能发电,热力发电

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : electricity generated by heat or temperature difference, as in a thermocouple.

Examples

  • The thermo-electric properties of metals at low temperatures are discussed in the article Thermoelectricity.

  • Thermoelectricity is the name given to electricity that is generated by heat.