Definition of Thermopile

1. Noun. A kind of thermometer for measuring heat radiation; consists of several thermocouple junctions in series.

Generic synonyms: Thermometer

Definition of Thermopile

1. n. An instrument of extreme sensibility, used to determine slight differences and degrees of heat. It is composed of alternate bars of antimony and bismuth, or any two metals having different capacities for the conduction of heat, connected with an astatic galvanometer, which is very sensibly affected by the electric current induced in the system of bars when exposed even to the feeblest degrees of heat.

Definition of Thermopile

1. Noun. An electronic device that converts thermal energy into electrical energy. Usually constructed using a series-combination of thermocouples. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Thermopile

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Medical Definition of Thermopile

1. An instrument of extreme sensibility, used to determine slight differences and degrees of heat. It is composed of alternate bars of antimony and bismuth, or any two metals having different capacities for the conduction of heat, connected with an astatic galvanometer, which is very sensibly affected by the electric current induced in the system of bars when exposed even to the feeblest degrees of heat. Origin: Thermo- + pile a heap. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thermopile

thermophile
thermophiles
thermophilic
thermophilically
thermophilous
thermophily
thermophobia
thermophone
thermophones
thermophonic
thermophore
thermophoresis
thermophotometry
thermophylic
thermophysical
thermopile (current term)
thermopiles
thermoplacentography
thermoplasma
thermoplasmales
thermoplastic
thermoplastic resin
thermoplastically
thermoplasticity
thermoplastics
thermoplegia
thermopower
thermoprecipitin reaction
thermoprinter
thermoprinters

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