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Record 1 2015-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Energy Transformation
DEF

A process for direct transformation of thermal energy into electric energy by electron emission between a hot cathode and a cold anode.

OBS

thermionic conversion: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transformation de l'énergie
DEF

Mode de transformation directe de l'énergie thermique en énergie électrique par émission électronique entre une cathode chaude et une anode froide.

OBS

conversion thermoïonique : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Key term(s)
  • conversion thermo-ionique

Spanish

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