Defn: A junction of two dissimilar conductors used to produce a thermoelectric current, as in one form of pyrometer; a thermocouple.
THERMOLOGY
Ther*mol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Thermo- + -logy.]
Defn: A discourse on, or an account of, heat. Whewell.
THERMOLUMINESCENCE
Ther`mo*lu`mi*nes"cence, n. (Physics)
Defn: Luminescence exhibited by a substance on being moderately heated. It is shown esp. by certain substances that have been exposed to the action of light or to the cathode rays. —-lu`mi*nes"cent (#), a.
THERMOLYSIS
Ther*mol"y*sis, n. Etym: [Thermo- + Gr. (Chem.)
Defn: The resolution of a compound into parts by heat; dissociation by heat.
THERMOLYTIC
Ther`mo*lyt"ic, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to thermolysis.
THERMOLYZE
Ther"mo*lyze, v. t. (Chem.)