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(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work; "entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity"
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valence characterized by the sharing of electrons in a chemical compound; the number of pairs of electrons an atom can share
Used in the same subject area: Chemistry, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.valence characterized by the sharing of electrons in a chemical compound; the number of pairs of electrons an atom can share
Used in the same subject area: Chemistry, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanic…
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.heat liberated by a unit mass of gas at its boiling point as it condenses into a liquid; "the heat of condensation is equal to the hea…
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.heat absorbed by a unit mass of a solid at its melting point in order to convert the solid into a liquid at the same temperature; "the…
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.heat liberated by a unit mass of liquid at its freezing point when it solidifies
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.heat absorbed by a unit mass of material when it changes from a solid to a gaseous state
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.heat absorbed or radiated during a change of phase at a constant temperature and pressure
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.heat absorbed by a unit mass of a material at its boiling point in order to convert the material into a gas at the same temperature
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.heat absorbed by a unit mass of a material at its boiling point in order to convert the material into a gas at the same temperature
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Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.(astronomy) the particular appearance of a body's state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth's…
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Used in the same subject area: Physics, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance; "he handled it with the preciseness of an automaton"; "note the meticulous…
Used in the same subject area: Chemistry, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance; "he handled it with the preciseness of an automaton"; "note the meticulous…
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Process of doing; action. In act, in the very doing; on the point of (doing).
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: thermodynamics, thermodynamic, quantity, representing, amount.The sum total of two or more sums or quantities; the aggregate; the whole quantity; a totality; as, the amount of 7 and 9 is 16; the a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: thermodynamics, thermodynamic, quantity, representing, amount.A system of rules serving to facilitate the performance of certain actions; a system of principles and rules for attaining a desired e…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: thermodynamics, thermodynamic, quantity, representing, amount.Such as one may avail one's self of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose; usable; profitable; advantageous; conv…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: thermodynamics, thermodynamic, quantity, representing, amount.Work done in a bungling manner; a clumsy performance; a piece of work, or a place in work, marred in the doing, or not properly finish…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: thermodynamics, thermodynamic, quantity, representing, amount.No longer capable of producing young, as an animal, or fruit, as the earth; hence, worn out with age; exhausted of energy; incapable o…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: thermodynamics, thermodynamic, quantity, representing, amount.motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: thermodynamics, thermodynamic, quantity, representing, amount.The unit of work or energy in the C. G. S. system, being the amount of work done by a dyne working through a distance of one centimete…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: thermodynamics, thermodynamic, quantity, representing, amount.engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: thermodynamics, thermodynamic, quantity, representing, amount.large in amount or extent or degree; "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: thermodynamics, thermodynamic, quantity, representing, amount.large in amount or extent or degree; "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: thermodynamics, thermodynamic, quantity, representing, amount.large in amount or extent or degree; "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"…
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