Thermocouple

n.

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A thermoelectric couple.

Noun

1.

thermocouple - a kind of thermometer consisting of two wires of different metals that are joined at both ends; one junction is at the temperature to be measured and the other is held at a fixed lower temperature; the current generated in the circuit is proportional to the temperature difference Synonyms: thermocouple junction

thermocouple junction, thermometer