transcritical
|trans-crit-i-cal|
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/trænˈskrɪtɪkəl/
operating at critical points
Etymology
Etymology Information
'transcritical' originates from the prefix 'trans-' meaning 'across' and the word 'critical' from Greek 'kritikos' meaning 'able to judge'.
Historical Evolution
'Transcritical' was formed by combining 'trans-' with 'critical' to describe systems operating across critical points.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to systems operating at critical points, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a process or system that operates at or near a critical point, especially in thermodynamics.
The transcritical cycle is used in some refrigeration systems.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45