Word: thermocouple
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ther
mo
cou
ple
Definition: A transducer consisting of two different metals welded together at each end; a voltage is produced that is proportional to the difference in temperature between the two junctions (one of which is normally held at a known temperature)
Morphemes:
Affix: thermo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: heat
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θερμός
Language: grc
Decoded: thermos
Meaning: warm, hot
Affix: couple
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Two of the same kind connected or considered together.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: con-
Language: la
Decoded: con-
Meaning: together
Affix: apō
Language: la
Decoded: apo
Meaning: I join