thermoelectricity

ther·mo·e·lec·tric·i·ty

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [thur-moh-i-lek-tris-i-tee, -ee-lek-]
- /ˌθɜr moʊ ɪ lɛkˈtrɪs ɪ ti, -ˌi lɛk-/
- /ˈθɜːməʊɪlekˈtrɪsɪtɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thur-moh-i-lek-tris-i-tee, -ee-lek-]
- /ˌθɜr moʊ ɪ lɛkˈtrɪs ɪ ti, -ˌi lɛk-/

Definitions of thermoelectricity word

noun thermoelectricity electricity generated by heat or temperature difference, as in a thermocouple. 1
noun thermoelectricity electricity generated by a thermocouple 0
noun thermoelectricity the study of the relationship between heat and electrical energy 0
noun thermoelectricity electricity produced by heating or cooling one junction of a thermocouple so as to produce an electromotive force 0

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Origin of thermoelectricity

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

First recorded in 1815-25; thermo- + electricity

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Parts of speech for Thermoelectricity

noun

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thermoelectricity popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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