thermocouple

English

Etymology

From thermo- +‎ couple.

Noun

thermocouple (plural thermocouples)

  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)

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Translations

French

Etymology

From thermo- +‎ couple.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tɛʁ.mɔ.kupl/

Noun

thermocouple m (plural thermocouples)

  1. thermocouple

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