thermopile

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What does thermopile mean?

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

Where does thermopile come from?

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.

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