Relating to the production or use of heat generated by electrical current.
From electro- + thermal (from Greek therme, 'heat'). Became common in the 20th century with industrial and household electrical technology.
Electrothermal devices surround you—from electric ovens to toasters to heat lamps—and the term describes how they convert electrical energy directly into the heat that cooks your food or warms your home.
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