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Definition of Thermodynamics
1. Noun. The branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy.
Examples of category: Enthalpy, H, Heat Content, Total Heat, Entropy, Randomness, S, Adiabatic Process, Cyclic
Generic synonyms: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Specialized synonyms: Thermodynamics Of Equilibrium, Thermostatics
Derivative terms: Thermodynamic, Thermodynamical
Generic synonyms: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Specialized synonyms: Thermodynamics Of Equilibrium, Thermostatics
Derivative terms: Thermodynamic, Thermodynamical
Definition of Thermodynamics
1. n. The science which treats of the mechanical action or relations of heat.
Definition of Thermodynamics
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Medical Definition of Thermodynamics
1. The study of energy and energy flow in closed and open systems. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)