(physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force an…
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Second law of thermodynamics
a law stating that mechanical work can be derived from a body only when that body interacts with another at a lower temperature; any spontaneous process results in an increase of entropy
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occurring without loss or gain of heat; "adiabatic expansion"
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physics.the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physics.the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physics.the fundamental principle of physics that the total energy of an isolated system is constant despite internal changes
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physics.(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity equal to the internal energy of a system plus the product of its volume and pressure; "entha…
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physics.the fundamental principle of physics that the total energy of an isolated system is constant despite internal changes
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physics.(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity equal to the internal energy of a system plus the product of its volume and pressure; "entha…
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physics.heat absorbed or radiated during a change of phase at a constant temperature and pressure
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physics.any process that is not reversible
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physics.of a process or change taking place at constant temperature
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physics.heat absorbed or radiated during a change of phase at a constant temperature and pressure
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physics.the fundamental principle of physics that the total energy of an isolated system is constant despite internal changes
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physics.a change from one state (solid or liquid or gas) to another without a change in chemical composition
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physics.a change from one state (solid or liquid or gas) to another without a change in chemical composition
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physics.a change from one state (solid or liquid or gas) to another without a change in chemical composition
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physics.any process in which a system can be made to pass through the same states in the reverse order when the process is reversed
Used in the same subject area: Thermodynamics, Physics.the heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance one degree centigrade
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The act or process of reducing, by depression of temperature or increase of pressure, etc., to another and denser form, as gas to the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stating, mechanical, work, derived, body.The temperature at which dew begins to form. It varies with the humidity and temperature of the atmosphere.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stating, mechanical, work, derived, body.A certain property of a body, expressed as a measurable quantity, such that when there is no communication of heat the quantity remain…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stating, mechanical, work, derived, body.(physics) a theory that explains a physical phenomenon in terms of a field and the manner in which it interacts with matter or with ot…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stating, mechanical, work, derived, body.the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansio…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stating, mechanical, work, derived, body.the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansio…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stating, mechanical, work, derived, body.an increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere (especially a sustained increase that causes climatic changes)
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stating, mechanical, work, derived, body.The process of growing; the gradual increase of an animal or a vegetable body; the development from a seed, germ, or root, to full siz…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stating, mechanical, work, derived, body.any elementary particle that interacts strongly with other particles
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stating, mechanical, work, derived, body.Indication of high temperature; appearance, condition, or color of a body, as indicating its temperature; redness; high color; flush;…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stating, mechanical, work, derived, body.Maintaining a uniform temperature; haematothermal; homothermic; -- applied to warm-bodied animals, because they maintain a nearly unif…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stating, mechanical, work, derived, body.A unit of power, used in stating the power required to drive machinery, and in estimating the capabilities of animals or steam engines…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stating, mechanical, work, derived, body.Of or pertaining to instinct; derived from, or prompted by, instinct; of the nature of instinct; determined by natural impulse or prop…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stating, mechanical, work, derived, body.Having equal entropy.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stating, mechanical, work, derived, body.A line connecting or marking points on the earth's surface having the same temperature. This may be the temperature for a given time o…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stating, mechanical, work, derived, body.To reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of; as, to lower the temperature of anything; to lower one's vitality; to lower disti…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stating, mechanical, work, derived, body.To use the hands in dexterous operations; to do hand work; specifically, to manage the apparatus or instruments used in scientific wor…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stating, mechanical, work, derived, body.Pertaining to, governed by, or in accordance with, mechanics, or the laws of motion; pertaining to the quantitative relations of force…
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