Meaning & use
thermoelectric
Relating to the direct conversion of temperature differences into electric voltage, or the reverse.
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The camping stove included a thermoelectric generator that charged phones from its own heat.
Thermoelectric coolers use electricity to move heat rather than relying on a compressor.
A note on using this word
Frequently paired with 'generator', 'cooler', or 'material' in technical writing.
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