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Definitions

Noun

1. 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)
2. 2
   a kind of thermometer consisting of two wires of different metals that are joined at both ends; one junction is at the temperature to be measured and the other is held at a fixed lower temperature; the current generated in the circuit is proportional to the temperature difference wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

detectorelectric meterindicatormeterthermocouple junctionthermocoupler

Etymology

From thermo- + couple.

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