thermodynamic

Sometimes ther·mo·dy·nam·i·cal

[thur-moh-dahy-nam-ik]

adjective

1. of or relating to thermodynamics.

2. using or producing heat.

thermodynamic

/ ˌθɜːməʊdaɪˈnæmɪk /

adjective

1. of or concerned with thermodynamics

2. determined by or obeying the laws of thermodynamics

Other Word Forms

• thermodynamically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of thermodynamic¹

First recorded in 1840–50; thermo- + dynamic

Example Sentences

Although he's best known for his work in electromagnetism and thermodynamics, he also dabbled in mechanics and developed useful design considerations for creating stable structures with repeating subunits called Maxwell lattices, McInerney said.

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In this setup, light is not forced through specific routes; instead, it moves naturally through the device, guided by basic thermodynamic behavior.

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The academic side of the course consists of four modules, in thermodynamics, programming, digital systems and maths, all split between lectures and laboratory time.

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The method was developed by focusing on enzymatic reactions and the second law of thermodynamics, which states that systems naturally move from ordered to disordered states.

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The new CVF model is reliable, efficient, scalable and transferable, and incorporates ab initio quantum calculations that accurately reproduce the thermodynamic properties of water under different conditions.

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