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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pyroelectric

/ˌpaɪroʊˌɛlɛktrɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does pyroelectric mean?

adjective

Having the property of generating an electric charge in response to a change in temperature. This property is exhibited by certain materials, such as tourmaline and topaz.

Example

"The pyroelectric properties of the crystal made it useful for detecting temperature changes."

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