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His first researches, as an undergraduate, resulted in a method of detecting pyro-electricity by observing the attraction of a metal plate for crystals that had been immersed in liquid air.
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When electricity develops under the influence of heat, or is in any way connected with a rising or falling of temperature in a body, it is called "pyro-electricity," from the Greek word "pyros," fire.
The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones John Mastin
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In piezo-electricity the change consists in a diminution of the crystal's volume through pressure; in pyro-electricity, in an increase of the crystal volume by raising its temperature.
Man or Matter Ernst Lehrs
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Besides his researches in crystallography, Haüy was also one of the pioneers in the development of pyro-electricity.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913
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