Clausius

[ klou-zee-uhs ]

noun

1. Ru·dolf Jul·ius E·man·u·el [roo, -dolf , jool, -y, uh, s i-, man, -yoo-, uh, l, roo, -dawlf , yoo, -lee-, oo, s ey-, mah, -noo-el], 1822–88, German mathematical physicist: pioneer in the field of thermodynamics.

Clausius

/ ˈklauziʊs /

noun

1. ClausiusRudolf Julius18221888MGermanSCIENCE: physicistSCIENCE: mathematician Rudolf Julius (ˈruːdɔlf ˈjuːliʊs). 1822–88, German physicist and mathematician. He enunciated the second law of thermodynamics (1850) and developed the kinetic theory of gases

Example Sentences

I don’t suggest we can ever alter the facts that Thomson and Clausius first brought to light.

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The difference in conductivity between pure water and sulphuric acid is such a fact, mentioned by Clausius.

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Will the two principles of Mayer and of Clausius assure to it foundations solid enough for it to last some time?

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Almost everything I have just said applies to the principle of Clausius.

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Clausius had only to discard them as one lops off dead branches.

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This paper, though subsequent to that of Clausius, is very different in character.

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