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Meaning of THERMOCOUPLE

Pronunciation:  'thurmow`kupul

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  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
 
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 Synonyms: thermocouple junction
 
 See Also: thermometer

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Ther"mo*cou`ple\, n.
A thermoelectric couple.
 
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