What is another word for thermionics?
Pronunciation: [θˌɜːmɪˈɒnɪks] (IPA) 
Thermionics, also known as thermoionic emission, is the process of emitting electrons from a heated material. Synonyms for thermionics include thermoelectricity, thermionic emission, and thermionic conversion. The term "thermoelectricity" refers to the conversion of heat to electricity using the Seebeck effect, while "thermionic emission" is the emission of electrons from a heated material, and "thermionic conversion" is the conversion of thermal energy to electrical energy. Other related terms include thermotronics, which involves the use of heat to control electronic transport, and thermochemistry, which deals with the thermal effects of chemical reactions. These terms are often used interchangeably in scientific literature and discussions.
