pyroelectricity
The generation of electric charge as a result of a change in temperatureThe generation of electric charge as a result of a change in temperature.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The generation of electric charge as a result of a change in temperature.
Coordinate term: thermoelectricity
generation of an electric charge on certain crystals (such as tourmaline) as a result of a change in temperature
Origin
Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor.Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor.
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable