thermodynamics

Definition

The branch of physical science that deals with the relations between heat and other forms of energy, such as mechanical, electrical, or chemical energy.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'therme' (heat) and 'dynamis' (power or force), the term was coined in the mid-19th century to describe the conversion of heat into mechanical work.

In the news

In this article, the word appears as a technical classification for the underlying physical principles governing atmospheric heat transfer and temperature variations. It underscores the scientific nature of explaining why summer peaks in heat occur.

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