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Thermodynamics

Noun CEFR C2
ˌθɜː(ɹ)moʊdaɪˈnæmɪks

Definitions

The science of the conversions between heat and other forms of energy.

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Equivalents

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Examples

““3D photochemistry plays a huge role because it provides heating or cooling, which can affect⟳ the thermodynamics and perhaps the atmospheric composition of a planetary system,” Chen said.”
“The top-hatted “drinking bird,” once a fixture in science classrooms for demonstrating the basics of thermodynamics, is making a surprising comeback — as the inspiration for a new clean-energy generator that could one day power your watch⟳ and phone.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

thermodynamist thermoecology thermoeconomics thermoeconomist thermoeffect thermoeffector

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