thermodynamical
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or involving thermodynamics: Pertaining to the branch of physical science that deals with the relationships between heat, work, temperature, and energy.
- Governed by or in accordance with the laws of thermodynamics: Describing a system, process, or property that is analyzed or defined using the principles of thermodynamics.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The thermodynamical properties of the new alloy were studied in detail.
- A thermodynamical analysis is required to understand the engine's maximum efficiency.
- This process is not thermodynamically favorable under standard conditions.
Advanced Usage
- "Thermodynamical limit": A concept in statistical mechanics referring to the behavior of a system as the number of particles or the volume approaches infinity, while keeping density constant.
- The phase transition becomes sharp only in the thermodynamical limit.
Variants and Related Words
- Thermodynamic (adj): This is the more common and often preferred form. 'Thermodynamical' and 'thermodynamic' are generally considered synonyms, with 'thermodynamic' being more frequent in modern scientific literature.
- The first thermodynamic law is the conservation of energy.
- Thermodynamics (n): The scientific discipline itself.
- She has a degree in thermodynamics.
- Thermodynamically (adv): The adverbial form.
- The reaction proceeds thermodynamically downhill.
Synonyms
- Thermodynamic: (The primary and most direct synonym, often used interchangeably).
Adjective
- of or concerned with thermodynamics
- the thermodynamic limit