Thermodynamic (adjective)

Relating to the branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat, work, and energy.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from thermodynamics, on the pattern of hydrodynamic.

Examples:

1. The engineers used thermodynamic principles to design the power plant.
2. The thermodynamic properties of the material were analyzed in the laboratory.
3. The thermodynamic efficiency of the engine was increased by using a turbocharger.
4. The thermodynamic cycle is used to determine the power output of the engine.
5. The thermodynamic laws govern the transfer of heat and energy in a system.