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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

thermocouple

/θərˈmoʊkəʊpəl/ noun · British & US
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What does thermocouple mean?

noun

A device consisting of two dissimilar metals joined together, used for measuring temperature by detecting the small voltage generated when the metals are heated.

Example

"The engineer used a thermocouple to monitor the temperature of the molten metal during the casting process."

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