Termodinamika
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A branch of physics that studies the relationship between “thermal energy” and other forms of energy, as well as the laws governing energy transfer and conversion within physical systems.
Synonyms & Variants
fisika termal
Used interchangeably in academic contexts, though its scope is slightly broader than pure thermodynamics.
hukum kekekalan energi
A fundamental principle in thermodynamics stating that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
ilmu panas
A simple descriptive term referring to the study of heat energy and its transfer.
termodinamik
A spelling variant often found in technical literature or direct loanwords from English.
thermodynamics
The original English form serving as the primary reference in international scientific publications.
energetika
Has a broader scope than thermodynamics but is often used in overlapping contexts within engineering literature.
mekanika statistik
Closely related to thermodynamics but operates at a microscopic scale, often considered its theoretical foundation.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word “thermodynamics” derives from two Greek roots: thermos, meaning heat, and dynamis, meaning power or force. Their combination forms a scientific concept systematically developed in the 19th century, primarily through the works of Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot, Rudolf Clausius, and William Thomson (Lord Kelvin). The term entered the Indonesian language via adoption from the Dutch thermodynamica during the colonial period, subsequently absorbed and standardized within the modern Indonesian scientific lexicon. The discipline encompasses four principal laws, namely the zeroth, first, second, and third laws, governing thermal equilibrium, conservation of energy, entropy, and absolute zero temperature respectively.
Real-world Usage
Termodinamika adalah fondasi penting dalam memahami cara kerja mesin kalor.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.