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thermo-call
thermo-call n. 
/ˈθərməˌkɑl/, /ˈθərmoʊˌkɔl/, /ˈθərmoʊˌkɑl/ (a) a fire-alarm operated by a thermo-electric battery; (b) an electric fire-alarm in which the circuit is closed automatically when the temperature reaches a certain point.
Brit. /ˈθəːmə(ʊ)kɔːl/
, /ˈθəːmə(ʊ)kɔːl/U.S. /ˈθərməˌkɔl/
, /ˈθərməˌkɔl//ˈθərməˌkɑl//ˈθərmoʊˌkɔl//ˈθərmoʊˌkɑl/ΘΚΠ
the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > danger > warning of imminent danger or evil > [noun] > warning arousing the unwary > device for sounding alarm > device warning of fire
fire bell1596
fire-drum1739
fire alarm1763
fire-roll1830
thermostat1881
thermo-call1895
1895 I. K. Funk et al. Standard Dict. Eng. Lang. II. Thermo-call.
1902 T. O'C. Sloane Standard Electr. Dict. Thermo Call, (a) An electric alarm or call bell operated by thermo-electric currents... (b) See Thermo-electric Call.
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