thermoelectrically

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Using heat to make electricity

adverb
/ˌθɜrmoʊɪˈlɛktrɪkli/

Specialized

: termoeléctricamente

Scientists are exploring methods to harness energy thermoelectrically, creating more sustainable power solutions.
thermoelectrically cooled

Examples

The device operates thermoelectrically, converting heat directly into electrical energy.
Solar panels can be enhanced by using materials that work thermoelectrically to increase efficiency.
It is powered by a large 512-element linear indium gallium arsenide array that is both thermoelectrically cooled and isolated via a built-in heat sink.

Academic text (2006)

Surface Forms

thermoelectrically positive

Morphology

thermoelectrically = thermoelectric (semi-transparent) = thermo + electric + ally

The word is built transparently from 'thermo' + 'electric', but the adverbial form and the technical sense make the meaning somewhat specialized.

Etymology

Thermoelectrically comes from two parts: thermo- meaning 'heat' as in thermometer, and electric meaning 'electricity' as in electricity. So to do something thermoelectrically is to make or use electricity from heat.