Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thermodynamics
Noun
/ˌθɜːr.moʊ.dɪˈnæm.ɪks/
Definition
The branch of physical science that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy.
Examples
- Thermodynamics is essential for understanding how engines work.
- The laws of thermodynamics dictate what is possible in chemical reactions.
- Scientists are applying principles of thermodynamics to improve energy efficiency.
Meaning
Thermodynamics involves the study of how energy is transferred and transformed in physical systems, particularly how heat energy affects matter.
Synonyms
- energy transfer
- heat science
- thermal physics
