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pyroelectricity

/ˌpaɪroʊɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does pyroelectricity mean?

noun

The property of certain materials that generate an electric charge in response to a change in temperature. This effect is often observed in pyroelectric crystals.

Example

"The pyroelectricity of the crystal was used to power a small device that monitored the temperature of a nearby environment."

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