thermoelectric adjective & noun. [,Ɵǝ:mǝʊɪ'lɛktrɪk] E19.
[from THERMO- + ELECTRIC adjective.]
A. adjective.
1. Of or pertaining to thermoelectricity; characterized by an electric current or potential produced by difference of temperature; operated by a current so produced. E19.

2. Of or involving both heat and electricity. L19.
B. noun. A substance exhibiting thermoelectric effects. Only in 19.

■ thermoelectrical adjective = THERMOELECTRIC M19.

■ thermoelectrically adverb L19.

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