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- [ad-ee-uh-bat-ik, ey-dahy-uh-]
- /ˌæd i əˈbæt ɪk, ˌeɪ daɪ ə-/
- /ˌæ.diə.ˈbæ.tɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ad-ee-uh-bat-ik, ey-dahy-uh-]
- /ˌæd i əˈbæt ɪk, ˌeɪ daɪ ə-/
Definitions of adiabatic word
- adjective adiabatic (of a thermodynamic process) taking place without loss or gain of heat 3
- noun adiabatic 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 3
- adjective adiabatic of a process that occurs without loss or gain of heat 3
- adjective adiabatic An adiabatic process is one in which no heat is taken in or given out. 3
- adjective adiabatic occurring without gain or loss of heat (opposed to diabatic): an adiabatic process. 1
- noun adiabatic Relating to or denoting a process or condition in which heat does not enter or leave the system concerned. 1
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Origin of adiabatic
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < Greek adiábat(os) incapable of being crossed (a- a-6 + dia- dia- + ba- (stem of baínein to cross) + -tos verbal adjective suffix) + -ic; cf. diabatic
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Parts of speech for Adiabatic
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adiabatic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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