thermophone

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Synonyms: thermophore, thermopane, thermophile, thermophyte

Antonyms: thermophore, thermopane, thermophile, thermophyte

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Noun

1. A form of [[transducer]] that generates [[sound wave]]s of precise power.
2. {{lb|en|historical}} A [[portable]] [[telethermometer]], using a [[telephone]] in connection with a [[differential]] [[thermometer]].
3. {{lb|en|historical}} A telephone involving [[heat]] effects, as changes in temperature (hence in length) due to [[pulsation]]s of the line current in a fine wire connected with the [[receiver]] [[diaphragm]].

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