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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Thermocouple Thermocouple The term 'Thermocouple' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A heat-sensing device made of two conductors of different metals joined at their ends. An electric current is produced when there is a difference in temperature between the ends'. The term 'Thermocouple' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' A device consisting of two dissimilar conductors with their ends connected together. When the two junctions are at different temperatures, a small voltage is generated'. Previous 5 Terms: Thermalization Thermally Driven Circulation thermic Thermistor Thermocline Next 5 Terms: thermodynamic Thermodynamic Chart Thermodynamic Diagram Thermodynamics thermodynamics About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.