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enthalpy

/ˈɛn.θəl.piː/

Meanings
noun
In thermodynamics, a measure of the heat content of a chemical or physical system.

Examples :

"Measuring the enthalpy change of the reaction helps us understand how much heat is released or absorbed when baking a cake. "
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Related Words

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measure noun

/ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/

A prescribed quantity or extent.

"The recipe calls for a precise measure of baking soda. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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change noun

/tʃeɪndʒ/

The process of becoming different.

"The product is undergoing a change in order to improve it."

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thermodynamics noun

/ˌθɜːrmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/ /ˌθɝːmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

The science of the conversions between heat and other forms of energy.

""Understanding thermodynamics helps engineers design more efficient engines that convert heat into motion." "

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absorbed verb

/æbˈsɔɹbd/

To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.

"The company absorbed the smaller competitor, and now all the products are sold under the larger brand. "

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content noun

/kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/

(except in phrases) Satisfaction, contentment; pleasure.

"My family's happy vacation brought a feeling of content to everyone. "

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system noun

/ˈsɪstəm/

A collection of organized things; a whole composed of relationships among its members.

"There are eight planets in the solar system."

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measuring verb

/ˈmɛʒ.ə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer.   You should measure the angle with a spirit level."

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reaction noun

/ɹiˈækʃən/

An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.

"The announcement of the verdict brought a violent reaction."

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released verb

/ɹɪˈliːst/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

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chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "

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physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"