thermodynamics
Thermodynamics (noun) means the branch of physics dealing with heat, energy, and the conversion between them. Example: “The second law of thermodynamics explains why heat flows from hot to cold.”
How to use thermodynamics
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe science of how heat and energy move and change form.
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The second law of _____ explains why heat flows from hot to cold.
Etymology
From thermo- ("heat") plus dynamics, first used in the 1850s.
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What does “thermodynamics” mean?
The word “thermodynamics” means the branch of physics dealing with heat, energy, and the conversion between them. In plain terms, the science of how heat and energy move and change form.
How do you pronounce “thermodynamics”?
“Thermodynamics” is pronounced thur-moh-deye-NA-mihks (/ˌθɜː(ɹ)moʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “thermodynamics” in a sentence?
Here is “thermodynamics” used in a sentence: “The second law of thermodynamics explains why heat flows from hot to cold.”
What part of speech is “thermodynamics”?
“Thermodynamics” is a noun.
Where does the word “thermodynamics” come from?
The word “thermodynamics” dates back to around 1850. From thermo- ("heat") plus dynamics, first used in the 1850s.