Associations to the word «Thermopile»

Wiktionary

THERMOPILE, noun. An electronic device that converts thermal energy into electrical energy. Usually constructed using a series-combination of thermocouples.

Dictionary definition

THERMOPILE, noun. A kind of thermometer for measuring heat radiation; consists of several thermocouple junctions in series.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley