Thermocouple (Noun)
Meaning
A kind of thermometer consisting of two wires of different metals that are joined at both ends; one junction is at the temperature to be measured and the other is held at a fixed lower temperature; the current generated in the circuit is proportional to the temperature difference.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The thermocouple was used to measure the temperature of the molten metal in the furnace.
- A thermocouple is often used in industrial settings to monitor the temperature of equipment and machinery.
- The engineer carefully connected the thermocouple to the data logger to record the temperature readings.
- The thermocouple's ability to withstand high temperatures made it an ideal choice for measuring the temperature of the rocket's exhaust nozzle.
- The thermocouple was calibrated to ensure accurate temperature readings before being used in the experiment.