Word: thermopile
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ther
mo
pile
Definition: An electronic device that converts thermal energy into electrical energy. Usually constructed using a series-combination of thermocouples
Morphemes:
Affix: thermo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: heat
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θερμός
Language: grc
Decoded: thermos
Meaning: warm, hot
Affix: pile
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A vertical series of alternate disks of two dissimilar metals (especially copper and zinc), laid up with disks of cloth or paper moistened with acid water between them, for producing a current of electricity; a voltaic pile, or galvanic pile.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pīla
Language: la
Decoded: pila
Meaning: pillar, pier