noun

thermodynamics

thermodynamics

He is studying thermodynamics at the university.

He is studying thermodynamics at the university.

The laws of thermodynamics are fundamental in physics.

The laws of thermodynamics are fundamental in physics.

the laws of thermodynamics the principles of heat and energy The laws of thermodynamics are fundamental in physics.

Synonyms: heat physics, science of heat and energy

From Greek 'thermē' (heat) + 'dynamis' (power, force). It literally means 'heat power', the study of heat in relation to energy and work.

Break it down: 'thermo-' (heat) + 'dynamics' (movement/power). It's the study of how heat moves and creates power.

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