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Seebeck effect — /see bek/; Ger. /zay bek/, Physics. See thermoelectric effect. [named after Thomas J. Seebeck (1770 1831), German physicist] * * * ▪ physics production of an electromotive force (emf) and consequently an electric current in a loop of… … Universalium
Seebeck effect — [zā′bek΄, sē′bek΄] n. [after T. J. Seebeck (1770 1831), Ger physicist] Elec. 1. the production of a current in a circuit when junctions composed of unlike metals have different temperatures, as in a thermocouple 2. the current so produced … English World dictionary
schottky effect — n. Electronics the increase in thermionic emission from a solid surface due to the presence of an external electric field. Etymology: W. Schottky, Ger. physicist d. 1976 * * * noun Usage: usually capitalized S : the increase of the thermionic… … Useful english dictionary
seebeck effect — ˈzāˌbek , ˈsēˌbek noun Usage: usually capitalized S Etymology: after Thomas J. Seebeck died 1831 German physicist : the thermoelectromotive force generated in a circuit composed of different metals in successive contact when the junctions are not … Useful english dictionary
stark effect — n. Physics the splitting of a spectrum line into several components by the application of an electric field. Etymology: J. Stark, Ger. physicist d. 1957 … Useful english dictionary
Orgelbüchlein — (Ger. Little Organ Book ) Famous collection of chorale preludes composed by Johann Sebastian Bach almost certainly during his Weimar years, probably from 1713–1716. The collection is unfinished. The autograph indicates Bach’s intention to… … Historical dictionary of sacred music
performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains … Universalium
Glossary of musical terminology — This is a list of musical terms that are likely to be encountered in printed scores, music reviews, and program notes. Most of the terms are Italian (see also Italian musical terms used in English), in accordance with the Italian origins of many… … Wikipedia
Glosario de terminología musical — Anexo:Glosario de terminología musical Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Esto es una lista de términos musicales que se encuentran en partituras musicales, críticas musicales y notas de programa. La mayoría de los términos provienen del italiano… … Wikipedia Español
environment — environmental, adj. environmentally, adv. /en vuy reuhn meuhnt, vuy euhrn /, n. 1. the aggregate of surrounding things, conditions, or influences; surroundings; milieu. 2. Ecol. the air, water, minerals, organisms, and all other external factors… … Universalium
