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enthalpy in French

enthalpy in French is enthalpie — enthalpy means a measure of the total heat content of a system in thermodynamics, equal to its internal energy plus the product of its pressure and volume; changes in it show how much heat a process gives out or takes in at constant pressure.

enthalpy in French

enthalpie
noun
(thermodynamics, physical chemistry) A measure of the heat content of a chemical or physical system.

What does "enthalpy" mean?

  1. noun A measure of the total heat content of a system in thermodynamics, equal to its internal energy plus the product of its pressure and volume; changes in it show how much heat a process gives out or takes in at constant pressure.
    "The reaction has a negative enthalpy change, so it releases heat."
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enthalpy in a sentence

  • The reaction has a negative enthalpy change, so it releases heat.
  • Steam tables list the enthalpy of water at each temperature and pressure.

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What is "enthalpy" in French?

"enthalpy" in French is enthalpie. enthalpy means: A measure of the total heat content of a system in thermodynamics, equal to its internal energy plus the product of its pressure and volume; changes in it show how much heat a process gives out or takes in at constant pressure.

How do you use "enthalpy" in a sentence?

Example: "The reaction has a negative enthalpy change, so it releases heat." In French, "enthalpy" is enthalpie.

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