Definition of Thermodynamics. Meaning of Thermodynamics. Synonyms of Thermodynamics

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Definition of Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics Ther`mo*dy*nam"ics, n. The science which treats of the mechanical action or relations of heat.
Thermodynamic
Thermodynamic Ther`mo*dy*nam"ic, a. [Thermo- + dynamic.] (Physics) Relating to thermodynamics; caused or operated by force due to the application of heat. Thermodynamic function. See Heat weight, under Heat.

Meaning of Thermodynamics from wikipedia

- Thermodynamics is a branch of physics that deals with heat, work, and temperature, and their relation to energy, radiation, and physical properties of...
- The four fundamental laws of thermodynamics express empirical facts and define physical quantities, such as temperature, heat, thermodynamic work, and...
- The second law of thermodynamics establishes the concept of entropy as a physical property of a thermodynamic system. Entropy predicts the direction of...
- The term and the concept are used in diverse fields, from cl****ical thermodynamics, where it was first recognized, to the microscopic description of nature...
- The first law of thermodynamics is a version of the law of conservation of energy, adapted for thermodynamic processes, distinguishing two kinds of transfer...
- In thermodynamics, work performed by a system is energy transferred by the system to its surroundings, by a mechanism through which the system can spontaneously...
- The zeroth law of thermodynamics states that if two thermodynamic systems are each in thermal equilibrium with a third one, then they are in thermal equilibrium...
- Chemical thermodynamics is the study of the interrelation of heat and work with chemical reactions or with physical changes of state within the confines...
- The third law of thermodynamics states as follows, regarding the properties of closed systems in thermodynamic equilibrium: The entropy of a system approaches...
- This article is a summary of common equations and quantities in thermodynamics (see thermodynamic equations for more elaboration). SI units are used for...
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