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enthalpy

noun

(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity equal to the internal energy of a system plus the product of its volume and pressure

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Word length
8
Starts with
E
Ends with
Y
Contains
NT
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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ˈɛn.θəl.piː

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noun

  1. (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity equal to the internal energy of a system plus the product of its volume and pressure

    “enthalpy is the amount of energy in a system capable of doing mechanical work”

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enthalpy is the amount of energy in a system capable of doing mechanical work
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