thermodynamic
adjective
ther·mo·dy·nam·ic
ˌthər-mō-dī-ˈna-mik 
-də-
variants
or less commonly thermodynamical
1
: of or relating to thermodynamics
2
: being or relating to a system of atoms, molecules, colloidal particles, or larger bodies considered as an isolated group in the study of thermodynamic processes
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There are 80 solar panels on property, which power thermodynamic water heaters to provide about half of its hot water.
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Scientists have previously known that gold complexes with various sulfur ions, but this study, which includes scientists from China, Switzerland, Australia and France, is the first to present a robust thermodynamic model for the existence and importance of the gold-trisulfur complex.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
The equation bridges thermodynamic entropy, which describes broad macroscopic features, and information entropy, which captures microscopic details.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Because of their thermodynamic innovation, this Yeti tumbler will keep cold brew cold or hot drip hot longer than any of the competition.
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Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
Scientists have previously known that gold complexes with various sulfur ions, but this study, which includes scientists from China, Switzerland, Australia and France, is the first to present a robust thermodynamic model for the existence and importance of the gold-trisulfur complex.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
The equation bridges thermodynamic entropy, which describes broad macroscopic features, and information entropy, which captures microscopic details.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Because of their thermodynamic innovation, this Yeti tumbler will keep cold brew cold or hot drip hot longer than any of the competition.
—Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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thermodynamic
adjective
ther·mo·dy·nam·ic
ˌthər-mō-dī-ˈnam-ik, -də-
variants
also thermodynamical
1
: of or relating to thermodynamics
2
: being or relating to a system of atoms, molecules, colloidal particles, or larger bodies considered as an isolated group in the study of thermodynamic processes
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