Associations to the word «Thermopile»

Wiktionary

THERMOPILE, noun. An electronic device that converts thermal energy into electrical energy. Usually constructed using a series-combination of thermocouples.

Dictionary definition

THERMOPILE, noun. A kind of thermometer for measuring heat radiation; consists of several thermocouple junctions in series.

Wise words

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