Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adiabatic
adjective
/ˌeɪ.di.əˈbæt.ɪk/
Definition
Referring to a process in which heat does not enter or leave a system.
Examples
- An adiabatic process can occur in an insulated container.
- In the adiabatic expansion of gas, the temperature drops as the gas does work on its surroundings.
Meaning
The term is used mainly in thermodynamics to describe processes that occur without heat exchange with the surroundings.
Synonyms
- Isolated
- Non-heat exchanging
- Thermally insulated
