thermodynamics

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Physics that deals with the relationships and conversions between heat and other forms of energy.

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Thermodynamic phenomena and processes.

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The general mathematical doctrine of the relations of heat and elasticity, or of temperature, volume, pressure, and mechanical work.

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The science which treats of the mechanical action or relations of heat.

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The science of the conversions between heat and other forms of energy.

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the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy