Meaning thermodynamic equilibrium
What does thermodynamic equilibrium mean? Here you find 6 meanings of the word thermodynamic equilibrium. You can also add a definition of thermodynamic equilibrium yourself
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thermodynamic equilibriumThis type of equilibrium describes a condition in a system where the distribution of mass and energy moves towards maximum entropy.
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thermodynamic equilibriumA system is at thermodynamic equilibrium if the energy it gains from its surroundings is exactly balanced by the energy it loses, no matter how much time is allowed to pass.
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thermodynamic equilibriumsystem where properties such as temperature or mass will not change unless acted upon by an outside force.
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thermodynamic equilibriumThermodynamic equilibrium refers to a system that is losing energy to its surroundings at the same rate as the system is gaining energy.
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thermodynamic equilibriumA state in which the variables that specify the quantities of the system (e.g. pressure and temperature) all remain constant over time in an isolated system, for example there are no net flows or phase transitions. It is achieved when the appropriate potential is minimised.
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thermodynamic equilibrium
(physics) the state of a system in which its energy distribution is such that all parts of the system have the same temperature and no heat flows
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