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thermoelectrical

thermoelectrical

8.1
About the direct change between heat and electricity
  • adjective
  • /ˌθɜrmoʊɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : termoeléctrico
  • Advancements in thermoelectrical devices are helping to improve energy efficiency.

Examples

  • The thermoelectrical properties of the material were tested in the laboratory.

  • He specializes in the study of thermoelectrical effects in semiconductor technology.

  • The thermoelectrical properties of this material are impressive.

  • Can you explain the thermoelectrical process involved?

  • Advancements in thermoelectrical devices are helping to improve energy efficiency.

  • He specializes in the study of thermoelectrical effects in semiconductor technology.

  • The thermoelectrical properties of the material were tested in the laboratory.

Synonyms

thermoelectric
vsthermoelectrical
  • Specialized
2 7.5

To turn heat into electricity or electricity into heat

is the same in meaning but uses a different adjectival form

Surface Forms

thermoelectrical positive

Morphology

thermoelectrical = electrical (semi-transparent) = thermo + electric + al

Adding thermo- to electrical gives a learnable scientific term, but the precise technical sense is specialized rather than fully obvious.

Etymology

Thermoelectrical joins thermo- meaning 'heat' and electric meaning 'electricity', the same root you see in electric. So thermoelectrical describes things that turn 'heat' into 'electricity' or use electricity to make heat.