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THERMOPILE
thermopile
(noun) a kind of thermometer for measuring heat radiation; consists of several thermocouple junctions in series
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
thermopile (plural thermopiles)
An electronic device that converts thermal energy into electrical energy. Usually constructed using a series-combination of thermocouples
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Source: Wiktionary
Ther"mo*pile, n. Etym: [Thermo- + pile a heap.] (Physics)
Definition: An instrument of extreme sensibility, used to determine slight differences and degrees of heat. It is composed of alternate bars of antimony and bismuth, or any two metals having different capacities for the conduction of heat, connected with an astatic galvanometer, which is very sensibly affected by the electric current induced in the system of bars when exposed even to the feeblest degrees of heat.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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