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thermodynamic

/ˌθɜː.məʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪk/
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adjective

relating to heat, energy, and how they move or change in a system. It is used in physics, chemistry, and engineering.

  • We studied thermodynamic laws in class.
  • The engine has thermodynamic limits.
  • Thermodynamic changes affect the system.

Adinary Nuance

Thermodynamic is more technical than words like practical or physical. It is used when you talk about heat, energy, and their effects in science or engineering. If you want a more general word, use energy-related or heat-related instead.

In other languages

Vietnamese
nhiệt động lực
Spanish
termodinámico
Chinese
热力学的
Japanese
熱力学の
Korean
열역학의

Etymology

Thermodynamic comes from thermodynamics, a science word made in the 19th century from Greek roots: thermo- meaning “heat” and dynamis meaning “power” or “force.”

Common phrases

thermodynamic lawthermodynamic systemthermodynamic processthermodynamic equilibrium

Synonyms

Related words

Frequently asked questions

Is thermodynamic a common everyday word?
No. It is mainly used in science, engineering, and academic writing.
What is the difference between thermodynamic and thermal?
Thermal usually means related to heat in general. Thermodynamic is about heat, energy, and how they change in a system.
Can I use thermodynamic in business writing?
Only if the topic is science, energy, or engineering. It is not a general business word.
Is thermodynamic usually used before a noun?
Yes. It often comes before nouns like system, process, or law.