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Peltier effect [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1985-09-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Thermoelectricity and Thermoelectronics
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Peltier effect
1, record 1, English, Peltier%20effect
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The evolution or absorption of a quantity of heat depending on the direction of the current, proportional to the total electric charge, when an electric current flows across the function between two different metals or semiconductors. This effect is due to the presence of an electromotive force at the junction. Named after Jean Peltier (1785-1845). 1, record 1, English, - Peltier%20effect
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term standardized by the CEI and officialized by the Department of National Defence. 2, record 1, English, - Peltier%20effect
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Thermoélectrique et thermoélectronique
- Machines frigorifiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- effet Peltier
1, record 1, French, effet%20Peltier
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
effet thermoélectrique selon lequel le courant, à travers la jonction de deux matériaux, provoque dans cette jonction, le dégagement ou l'absorption d'une quantité de chaleur qui, par unité de temps, est proportionnelle au courant. 1, record 1, French, - effet%20Peltier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On construit des réfrigérateurs à effet Peltier qui sont principalement utilisés dans les laboratoires de recherche. 1, record 1, French, - effet%20Peltier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme est normalisé par la CEI et uniformisé par le ministère de la Défense nationale. 2, record 1, French, - effet%20Peltier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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