thermodynamic

American  

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

Sometimes thermodynamical

adjective

1. of or relating to thermodynamics.

2. using or producing heat.

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thermodynamic British  

/ ˌθɜːməʊdaɪˈnæmɪk /

adjective

1. of or concerned with thermodynamics

2. 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

The Carnot principle, which later became part of the second law of thermodynamics, was formulated for large-scale systems such as steam turbines.

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"These results show why such an atomic cloud does not thermalize -- why it doesn't distribute its energy according to the usual laws of thermodynamics" says Møller.

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However, more advanced thermodynamic calculations show that this assumption does not hold for living systems.

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Today, the laws of thermodynamics are foundational knowledge for scientists.

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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.

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