language note: The form thermodynamic is used as a modifier.
uncountable noun
Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that is concerned with the relationship between heat and other forms of energy.
thermodynamics in British English
(ˌθɜːməʊdaɪˈnæmɪks)
noun
(functioning as singular)
the branch of physical science concerned with the interrelationship and interconversion of different forms of energy and the behaviour of macroscopic systems in terms of certain basic quantities, such as pressure, temperature, etc
See also law of thermodynamics
thermodynamics in American English
(ˌθɜrmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks)
noun
the branch of physics dealing with the transformation of heat to and from other forms of energy, and with the laws governing such conversions of energy
Word origin
thermo- + dynamics
thermodynamics in Mechanical Engineering
(θɜrmoʊdaɪnæmɪks)
noun
(Mechanical engineering: Energy, thermodynamics and heat transfer)
Thermodynamics is the study of the transfer and conversion of energy.
Thermodynamics, the science dealing with energy and its transformation, underlies the design ofall power stations.
At its simplest, thermodynamics is the study of energy, its use, and its transformation through a system.
Thermodynamics is the study of the transfer and conversion of energy.
Examples of 'thermodynamics' in a sentence
thermodynamics
Look at the laws of thermodynamics if you want to know how the world works, not crazy theories about artificial intelligence.
Scarlett Thomas POPCO (2004)
The effect of the second law of thermodynamics operating in this almost-closed system had been reduced to almost-nil.
Ursula K. Le Guin THE BIRTHDAY OF THE WORLD (2004)