n. [ Thermo- + electricity: cf. F. thermoélectricité. ] (Physics) Electricity developed in the action of heat. See the Note under Electricity. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ or } (Elec.) A union of two conductors, as bars or wires of dissimilar metals joined at their extremities, for producing a thermoelectric current. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]