ther|mo|pile

ther|mo|pile
ther|mo|pile «THUR moh pyl», noun.
Physics. a device consisting of several thermocouples acting together for the production of a combined effect, as for generating currents or for ascertaining minute temperature differences.
[< thermo- + pile1]

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