Thermodynamics

/ˌθɜːrmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The branch of science concerned with heat and temperature and their relation to energy and work.

The principles of thermodynamics dictate how energy is transferred and used in physical systems.

The set of laws that govern the conversion of energy from one form to another, especially in physical and chemical processes.

In engineering, thermodynamics is crucial for designing efficient engines and refrigerators.

A field of study that encompasses various concepts related to energy flow and efficiency.

Understanding thermodynamics is essential for any chemist working with reactions that involve heat.

The study of the relationships between thermal energy, work, and the properties of matter.

The second law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of an isolated system always increases over time.

A foundational area in physics that has applications in various disciplines, including chemistry and engineering.

Research in thermodynamics has led to significant advancements in renewable energy technologies.

From the Greek words 'thermo' meaning heat and 'dynamics' meaning power.

first law of thermodynamics

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

second law of thermodynamics

The total entropy of an isolated system can never decrease over time.

thermodynamic equilibrium

A state in which all macroscopic flows are absent.

entropy

A measure of the disorder or randomness in a system.

enthalpy

The total heat content of a system.

heat

A form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature.

Thermo

We need to consider the thermo effects in our experiment.

Dynamiks

Let's check the dynamiks of the system before we proceed.