thermopile en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷʰer- Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *gʷʰermos Proto-Hellenic *kʷʰermós Ancient Greek θερμός (thermós)der. English thermo- English pile English thermopile From thermo- + pile.
Meanings
- An electronic device that converts thermal energy into electrical energy. Usually constructed using a series-combination of thermocouples
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thermopiles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (5)
ro termopilă (Translations) · de Thermosäule (Translations) · ka თერმოსვეტი (Translations) · it termopila (Translations) · de Thermokette (Translations)