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Term: adiabatically

Definition:

Adiabatically refers to a process that occurs without gain or loss of heat or energy from the surroundings.

Senses:

• Adverb: In a manner that is characteristic of an adiabatic process.

Sample Sentences:

1. The expansion of the gas occurred adiabatically, resulting in a decrease in temperature.
2. The adiabatically isolated chamber allowed the reaction to occur without any heat transfer.
3. During the compression stroke, the air in the cylinder is heated adiabatically.
4. As the altitude increased, the adiabatically cooling air caused clouds to form.
5. The thermodynamics course covered various concepts related to adiabatic processes.

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