thermodynamic

[ 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

Derived Forms

• ˌthermodyˈnamically, adverb

Other Words From

• thermo·dy·nami·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of thermodynamic¹

First recorded in 1840–50; thermo- + dynamic

Example Sentences

Ultimately, according to our best understanding of thermodynamics, the universe will end as a cold, high-entropy soup.

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The one law of physics that virtually all scientists believe will never be found to be wrong is the second law of thermodynamics.

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Parent got the wrong answer, but nevertheless laid the groundwork for the second law of thermodynamics.

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Working out these speeds involves getting deep into thermodynamics, which isn’t practical.

From MIT Technology Review

One feature about them, first noted by physicist Jacob Beckenstein, that is taken as a fundamental clue, is that their energy exchanges with the exterior are ruled by laws that seem identical to those of the thermodynamics.

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The whole study of thermodynamic equilibrium has been reduced by the French mathematical school to a question of probability.

From Project Gutenberg

But then the source provided by the thermodynamic view just stated had ceased to exist.

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In regard to thermal effects we can obtain some indications from general thermodynamic theory.

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A certain assignment of value to it gave, as we shall see, Thomson's famous absolute thermodynamic scale of temperature.

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At present we consider some of the thermodynamic relations of the properties of bodies arrived at by Thomson.

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