thermodynamic

American

[thur-moh-dahy-nam-ik] / ˌθɜr moʊ daɪˈnæm ɪk /

Sometimes thermodynamical

adjective

of or relating to thermodynamics.
using or producing heat.

thermodynamic British

/ ˌθɜːməʊdaɪˈnæmɪk /

adjective

of or concerned with thermodynamics
determined by or obeying the laws of thermodynamics

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Other Word Forms

thermodynamically

adverb

Etymology

Origin of thermodynamic

First recorded in 1840–50; thermo- + dynamic

Example Sentences

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"In addition, since free energy is a universal thermodynamic metric, our model can be extended to other systems with similar characteristics."

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

More rain and more dryness are “two sides of the same thermodynamic coin,” he explained.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The researchers also hope to use the same thermodynamic principles for oxygen control to stabilize other types of materials that are currently difficult to synthesize.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025

"We're looking for alternative ways to excite the reactant molecules to break thermodynamic constraints," Polo-Garzon said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 26, 2024

Would the thermodynamic arrow reverse and disorder begin to decrease with time?

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

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