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
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Some of Cuba's thermoelectric plants have been operating for over 30 years and receive little maintenance because of the high cost.
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ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Our guess is this will be achieved by either waste heat recovery or thermoelectric generation.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Unlike traditional radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), which rely on thermocouples to convert heat into power, Deep Space Energy claims its architecture significantly improves fuel efficiency.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
It has even been used in space in the form of radioisotope thermoelectric generators, like those that powered the Voyager probes.
—Preeti Nair, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025
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ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Our guess is this will be achieved by either waste heat recovery or thermoelectric generation.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Unlike traditional radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), which rely on thermocouples to convert heat into power, Deep Space Energy claims its architecture significantly improves fuel efficiency.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
It has even been used in space in the form of radioisotope thermoelectric generators, like those that powered the Voyager probes.
—Preeti Nair, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thermoelectric
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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
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