thermal equilibrium

noun

, Thermodynamics.

1. the relationship between two systems connected only by a diathermic wall.
2. the relationship between two isolated systems the states of which are such that no net transfer of energy would occur between them if they were connected by a diathermic wall.

thermal equilibrium

1. The condition under which two substances in physical contact with each other exchange no heat energy. Two substances in thermal equilibrium are said to be at the same temperature .
2. See also thermodynamics

thermal equilibrium

1. In physics and chemistry , a condition in which all parts of a system are at the same temperature.

Example Sentences

In that case, Pease recommends letting it sit for a half-hour to an hour to reach thermal equilibrium to get the clearest views.

From Popular-Science

The emissivity increases with the temperature, else no state of thermal equilibrium could be reached.

From Project Gutenberg

The angle of torsion when thermal equilibrium is reached, measures the intensity of the incident radiation.

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