= Electrocaloric effect
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The electrocaloric effect is a phenomenon in which a material's temperature changes in response to the application or removal of an electric field. Specifically, when an electric field is applied to a dielectric material, the alignment of the dipoles within the material can change, leading to a change in its entropy and consequently a change in temperature. This effect is described as a thermodynamic process and can be utilized for cooling applications.
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