Adiabat


a line on a thermodynamic chart relating the pressure and temperature of a substance undergoing an adiabatic change.

Read Also:

  • Adiabatic chart

    a graph for the -n-lysis of adiabatic processes.

  • Adiabatically

    occurring without gain or loss of heat (opposed to ): an adiabatic process. adjective (of a thermodynamic process) taking place without loss or gain of heat noun a curve or surface on a graph representing the changes in two or more characteristics (such as pressure and volume) of a system undergoing an adiabatic process adj. […]

  • Adiactinic

    (of a medium) not capable of transmitting actinic rays. adjective (physics) denoting a substance that does not transmit radiation affecting photochemically sensitive materials, such as a safelight in a photographic darkroom

  • Adiadochokinesia

    the inability to perform rapidly alternating muscular movements, as flexion and extension.

  • Adiadochokinesis

    the inability to perform rapidly alternating muscular movements, as flexion and extension. adiadochokinesis a·di·a·do·cho·ki·ne·sis (ə-dī’ə-dō’kō-kĭ-nē’sĭs, -kī-, ād’ē-ād’ə-kō-) n. inability to perform rapid alternating movements.


Disclaimer: Adiabat definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.