Concept information

science > physical science > thermodynamics

Preferred term

thermodynamics  

Definition

  • The branch of physics which seeks to derive, from a few basic postulates, relationships between properties of matter, especially those connected with temperature, and a description of the conversion of energy from one form to another.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/8450

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