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

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

SnowCap’s patented thermoelectric system cools, heats, filters and sanitises, all from the lid itself. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

The conventional approach in nuclear batteries is to use thermoelectric materials to turn decay heat into power. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

In the northern city of Porto Torres, several petrochemical plants, a thermoelectric power plant, and an industrial harbor employed about 8,000 workers in the early 1970s. — IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 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