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pyroelectric

  (pī'rō-ĭ-lĕk'trĭk) pronunciation
adj.

Relating to or exhibiting pyroelectricity.

n.

A pyroelectric material.


 
 
Geological Glossary: Pyroelectric

Describes a substance that becomes electrically charged by temperature changes (see piezoelectric).


 
WordNet: pyroelectric
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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: relating to or exhibiting pyroelectricity
  Synonym: pyroelectrical
  Pertains to noun: pyroelectricity (meaning #1)

 
 

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