pyroelectricity

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the generation of electric charge as a result of a change in temperature
generation of an electric charge on certain crystals (such as tourmaline) as a result of a change in temperature
Electricity developed by means of heat; the science which treats of electricity thus developed
pyroelectric
a pyroelectric substance
pyroelectric
of, relating to, or exhibiting pyroelectricity
pyroelectric
Pertaining to, or dependent on, pyroelectricity; receiving electric polarity when heated
pyroelectric
relating to or exhibiting pyroelectricity
pyroelectric
A substance which becomes electrically polar when heated, exhibiting opposite charges of statical electricity at two separate parts, especially the two extremities
pyroelectricity
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