| pyroelectric | <physics> Pertaining to, or dependent on, pyroelectricity; receiving electric polarity when heated. Origin: Pyro- + electric. <physics> A substance which becomes electrically polar when heated, exhibiting opposite charges of statical electricity at two separate parts, especially the two extremities. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| pyroelectricity | <physics> Electricity developed by means of heat; the science which treats of electricity thus developed. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |