thermodynamics
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Definitions
n.
The branch of physics dealing with heat, energy, and their conversion into work
热力学（研究热、能量及其转化为功的物理学分支）
Root Breakdown
Root-derived+
-o-power, force, energy
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-icrelating to, having the nature of
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-splural
=thermodynamics
therm (heat) + dynam (force/power) + -ics (field) = "the science of heat's forces" — how heat turns into work and how energy moves between systems. Same compound pattern as aerodynamics: name the energy, add dynamics, get the study of its forces.
Root therm still carries 3 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.laws of thermodynamics热力学定律
- 2.classical thermodynamics经典热力学
- 3.first law of thermodynamics热力学第一定律
Example Sentences
- 1.
The first law of thermodynamics says energy can never be created or destroyed.
- 2.
She took a course in thermodynamics to understand how engines convert heat into motion.
- 3.
Thermodynamics explains why a hot drink always cools down to room temperature.