adiabatically
|ad-i-a-bat-ic-al-ly|
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/ˌæd.i.əˈbæt.ɪ.kəl.i/
(adiabatic)
heat transfer-free
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adiabatic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adiabatos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'diabatos' meant 'passable.'
Historical Evolution
'adiabatos' transformed into the English word 'adiabatic,' and eventually became the adverb 'adiabatically.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not passable,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'without heat transfer.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that occurs without transfer of heat or matter between a system and its surroundings.
The gas expanded adiabatically, maintaining its internal energy.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 14:51