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Definition of “thermocouple”
Word Frequency
thermocouple (ˈθɜːməʊˌkʌpəl
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Definitions
noun
- a device for measuring temperature consisting of a pair of wires of different metals or semiconductors joined at both ends. One junction is at the temperature to be measured, the second at a fixed temperature. The electromotive force generated depends upon the temperature difference
- a similar device with only one junction between two dissimilar metals or semiconductors
Word Origin
C19: from thermo- + coupleExample Sentences Including 'thermocouple'
A thermocouple attached to the sample measures the temperature reached in the test.THE EARTH: An Intimate History (2004)
But each thermocouple will still only generate a few microvolts for each 1 °C of temperature difference.New Scientist (2004)
Water is an ideal material for thermocouple systems because it can absorb large amounts of energy.Independent (1999)
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