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Pyroelectric

Pyrˊo-e-lec′tric

,
Adj.
[
Pyro-
+
electric
.]
(Physics)
Pertaining to, or dependent on, pyroelectricity; receiving electric polarity when heated.

Pyrˊo-e-lec′tric

,
Noun.
(Physics)
A substance which becomes electrically polar when heated, exhibiting opposite charges of statical electricity at two separate parts, especially the two extremities.

Definition 2024


pyroelectric

pyroelectric

English

Adjective

pyroelectric

  1. of, relating to, or exhibiting pyroelectricity

Noun

pyroelectric (plural pyroelectrics)

  1. a pyroelectric substance

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