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pyroelectricity

/ˌpaɪ.rəʊ.ɪˌlekˈtrɪs.ɪ.ti/

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noun

/ˌpaɪ.rəʊ.ɪˌlekˈtrɪs.ɪ.ti/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее возникновение электрического заряда на некоторых кристаллах, таких как турмалин, в результате изменения температуры.

A noun referring to the generation of an electric charge on certain crystals, such as tourmaline, as a result of a change in temperature.

uncountable

  1. Electric charge from temperature changeC2formalscientific

    The generation of an electric charge on certain crystals, such as tourmaline, as a result of a change in temperature.

    ruЭлектрический заряд от изменения температуры

    • Pyroelectricity is observed when a crystal is heated or cooled.
    • Tourmaline exhibits strong pyroelectricity, making it useful in sensors.
    • The phenomenon of pyroelectricity is distinct from piezoelectricity.
Forms
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  • pyroelectricities' possessive plural form
  • pyroelectricity's possessive singular form