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 findings could be relevant to flexible electronics, optoelectronic devices and thermoelectric technologies, where better conductivity can improve device performance. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

The restrictions prevent Cuba from importing the fuel needed to operate its thermoelectric power plants, as well as replacement parts required to maintain infrastructure that in many cases has become obsolete. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

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

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