单词 | thermodynamic |
释义 | thermodynamicadj. Of or relating to thermodynamics; operating or operated by the transformation of heat into motive power. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > physics > mechanics > dynamics > thermodynamics > [adjective] thermodynamic1849 thermodynamical1860 1849 W. Thomson in Trans. Royal Soc. Edinb. XVI. 545 A perfect thermo-dynamic engine. 1851 W. Thomson in Trans. Royal Soc. Edinb. XX. 261 In some conceivable ‘thermo-dynamic’ engines. 1854 Philos. Trans. (Royal Soc.) 144 126 This function, which I shall call a Thermo-dynamic function. 1854 Philos. Trans. (Royal Soc.) 144 125 Third Corollary (of Thermo-Dynamic Functions). 1875 J. D. Everett Illustr. C.G.S. Syst. Units ix. 54 By thermodynamic principles, the heat converted into mechanical effect in the cycle of operations is [etc.]. 1882 G. H. Darwin in Nature 16 Feb. 361/1 He shows that the sun and earth together constitute a thermodynamic engine whereby the earth's rotation is accelerated. Derivatives thermodyˈnamical adj. in same sense. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > physics > mechanics > dynamics > thermodynamics > [adjective] thermodynamic1849 thermodynamical1860 1860 M. F. Maury Physical Geogr. Sea (ed. 8) ii. §129 By no means the only body of warm water that the thermo-dynamical forces of the ocean keep in motion. 1901 Nature 27 June 210/2 If the equilibrium between the jelly substance and the water was of a purely thermodynamical character. ˌthermodyˈnamically adv. in a thermodynamical manner. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > physics > mechanics > dynamics > thermodynamics > [adverb] thermodynamically1889 1889 Thurston in Jrnl. Franklin Inst. Dec. 467 The quantity so wasted varies with the weight of steam worked thermodynamically each stroke. ˌthermodynaˈmician n. = thermodynamist n. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > physics > mechanics > dynamics > thermodynamics > [noun] > one versed in thermodynamicist1889 thermodynamician1892 thermodynamist1901 1892 Cambr. Univ. Corresp. 15 Mar. 14/1 He failed to make any mark as a ‘thermodynamician’ during his lifetime. ˌthermodyˈnamicist n. = thermodynamist n. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > physics > mechanics > dynamics > thermodynamics > [noun] > one versed in thermodynamicist1889 thermodynamician1892 thermodynamist1901 1889 Academy 26 Oct. 273/3 The mechanical equivalent of heat—the familiar ‘J.’ of thermodynamicists. thermoˈdynamist n. one versed in thermodynamics. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > physics > mechanics > dynamics > thermodynamics > [noun] > one versed in thermodynamicist1889 thermodynamician1892 thermodynamist1901 1901 R. H. Thurston in Cassier's Mag. Aug. 286/1 Prof. De Volson Wood, the greatest of American thermodynamists of the nineteenth century. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1912; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1849 |
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