state function

noun

1. physics a thermodynamic quantity that has definite values for given states of a system, such as entropy, enthalpy, free energy, etc

Example Sentences

At night, illuminations on a small scale take place, but there is no great state function.

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The construction and maintenance of public highways are a state function.

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But though she spoke thus gracelessly of an important State function she attended it herself with grace, and behaved well.

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The augurs and pontifices were the public men and statesmen, and they made religion a State function.

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She would rather visit the nursery at any time than attend a State function or ball.

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