English Explanatory Dictionary

thermocouple

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A transducer consisting of two different metals welded together at each end; a voltage is produced that is proportional to the difference in temperature between the two junctions (one of which is normally held at a known temperature)

Word forms

thermocouple thermocouples

Etymology

From thermo- + couple.

Derived words

thermocoupled thermocoupling
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