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thermoelectric nuclear battery |
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thermoelectric nuclear battery [¦thər·mō·i′lek·trik ′nü·klē·ər ′bad·ə·rē] (nucleonics) A low-voltage battery in which a heat source, consisting of a radioactive isotope such as polonium-210, is hermetically sealed in a strong, dense capsule, and a series of thermocouples are alternately connected thermally, but not electrically, to the heat source and the outer surface of the capsule. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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