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THERMODYNAMIC STATE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermodynamics
CONT

thermodynamic function of state: Any of the quantities defining the thermodynamic state of a substance in thermodynamic equilibrium; for a perfect gas, the pressure, temperature, and density are the fundamental thermodynamic variables, any two of which are, by the equation of state, sufficient to specify the state.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Thermodynamique
DEF

Ensemble des variables thermodynamiques extensives et intensives d'un système.

OBS

Les variables extensives dépendent de la quantité de matière contenue dans le système (volume en est un exemple); les variables intensives (pression, température) n'en dépendent pas.

Spanish

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