Dictionary
thermocouple
noun ther·mo·cou·ple \ˈthər-mə-ˌkə-pəl\
Definition of THERMOCOUPLE
: a device for measuring temperature in which a pair of wires of dissimilar metals (as copper and iron) are joined and the free ends of the wires are connected to an instrument (as a voltmeter) that measures the difference in potential created at the junction of the two metals
See thermocouple defined for kids ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of THERMOCOUPLE
1890
Medical Dictionary
thermocouple
noun ther·mo·cou·ple \ˈthər-mə-ˌkəp-əl\
Medical Definition of THERMOCOUPLE
: a device for measuring temperature in which a pair of wires of dissimilar metals (as copper and iron) are joined and the free ends of the wires are connected to an instrument (as a voltmeter) that measures the difference in potential created at the junction of the two metals
Learn More About THERMOCOUPLE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: thermocurrentPrevious Word in the Dictionary: thermoclineAll Words Near: thermocouple
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up thermocouple? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).