The term "adiathermic" refers to a material or a boundary that does not allow the transfer of heat energy. It is derived from the Greek words "a-" meaning "not," "dia-" meaning "through," and "therme" meaning "heat."
An adiathermic boundary, for example, would prevent heat from passing between two systems that are in contact with each other. In thermodynamics, adiathermic conditions are often assumed to simplify the analysis of systems, such as in ideal gas laws or in the calculation of the internal energy of a system.
Overall, adiathermic materials or boundaries are those that act as perfect insulators, preventing any transfer of thermal energy.
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Adiathermic
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