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pyroelectricity::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | electrical phenomenon |
| Derivation | pyroelectric, pyroelectrical |
Examples of pyroelectricity
pyroelectricity
The underlying concept, pyroelectricity, is based on the use of pyroelectric materials, some of which have been known for centuries.
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Theophrastus made the first known reference to the phenomenon of pyroelectricity, noting that the mineral tourmaline becomes charged when heated.
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This and other lattice symmetry properties result in piezoelectricity of the hexagonal and zincblende ZnO, and pyroelectricity of hexagonal ZnO.
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For example, he made the first known reference to the phenomenon of pyroelectricity, noting that the mineral tourmaline becomes charged when heated.
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- Generation of an electric charge on certain crystals (such as tourmaline) as a result of a change in temperature
- (pyroelectric) relating to or exhibiting pyroelectricity
- Pyroelectricity (from the Greek pyr, fire, and electricity) is the ability of certain materials to generate a temporary voltage when they are heated or cooled. ...
- An electric charge produed in a crystal by heat
