thermodynamics


ther·mo·dy·nam·ics

noun pl but singular or pl in constr \-miks\

Definition of THERMODYNAMICS

1
: physics that deals with the mechanical action or relations of heat
2
: thermodynamic processes and phenomena
ther·mo·dy·nam·i·cist \-ˈna-mə-sist\ noun

First Known Use of THERMODYNAMICS

1854

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