thermocouple (redirected from thermoelectric thermometer)

ther·mo·cou·ple (thûrm-kpl)

n.

A thermoelectric device used to measure temperatures accurately, especially one consisting of two dissimilar metals joined so that a potential difference generated between the points of contact is a measure of the temperature difference between the points.

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thermocouple,

n the joining of two dissimilar metals. The unequal thermal expansion of the two metals is used to indicate temperature changes.

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thermocouple

a pair of dissimilar electric conductors so joined that with the application of heat an electromotive force is established; used for measuring small temperature differences.