Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What is thermoelectricity?

What is thermoelectricity? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (physics) The direct conversion of heat into electricity
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Examples
He now worked on thermodynamics, publishing three papers on applications to physical chemistry and thermoelectricity.
Our discovery that a thermopower wave works best across these tubes because of their dual conductivity turns conventional thermoelectricity on its head.
In May 11, 2007, a memorial board for the founder of thermoelectricity, Thomas Johann Seebeck, was disclosed in Tallinn.
Sommerfeld also did detailed work on wave mechanics, and his theory of electrons in metals proved valuable in the study of thermoelectricity and metallic conduction.
The easiest way to think about thermoelectricity is to realize that electrical and thermal currents are coupled.
As the figure of merit continues to increase through a continued research effort, the use of thermoelectricity for air cooling has become more feasible.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
17-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024