thermoelectric

adjective

ther·​mo·​elec·​tric ˌthər-mō-i-ˈlek-trik 

: of, relating to, or dependent on phenomena that involve relations between the temperature and the electrical condition in a metal or in contacting metals

Examples of thermoelectric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The thermoelectric device also generates electricity, but from heat. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026

Both Voyager probes run on radioisotope thermoelectric generators, or devices that convert the heat provided by decaying plutonium into electricity. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

First, a dual-layer receiver comprising a perovskite laser cell coupled to a thermoelectric generator was designed. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

One tantalizing possibility in managing this heat are thermoelectric products that convert heat directly into electricity. — Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for thermoelectric

• nonelectric
• bioelectric
• ferroelectric
• hydroelectric
• isoelectric
• photoelectric
• pyroelectric
• dielectric
• electric
• piezoelectric

Medical Definition

thermoelectric

adjective

ther·​mo·​elec·​tric ˌthər-mō-i-ˈlek-trik 

: of, relating to, or dependent on phenomena that involve relations between the temperature and the electrical condition in a metal or in contacting metals