Term: second law of thermodynamics: a law stating that mechanical work can be derived from a body only when that body interacts with another at a lower temperature; any spontaneous process results in an increase of entropy
Broader: law of thermodynamics: (physics) a law governing the relations between states of energy in a closed system | Unrelated: pet name: a name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix)
Broader: law of thermodynamics: (physics) a law governing the relations between states of energy in a closed system | Unrelated: question time: a period during a parliamentary session when members of British Parliament may ask questions of the ministers
Broader: law of thermodynamics: (physics) a law governing the relations between states of energy in a closed system | Unrelated: enology: the art of wine making
Broader: law of thermodynamics: (physics) a law governing the relations between states of energy in a closed system | Unrelated: cat-o'-nine-tails: a whip with nine knotted cords
Broader: law of thermodynamics: (physics) a law governing the relations between states of energy in a closed system | Unrelated: muskhogean: a member of any of the peoples formerly living in southeastern United States and speaking Muskhogean languages
Broader: law of thermodynamics: (physics) a law governing the relations between states of energy in a closed system | Unrelated: cruelty: a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
Broader: law of thermodynamics: (physics) a law governing the relations between states of energy in a closed system | Unrelated: metric linear unit: a linear unit of distance in metric terms
Broader: law of thermodynamics: (physics) a law governing the relations between states of energy in a closed system | Unrelated: union: the act of making or becoming a single unit
Broader: law of thermodynamics: (physics) a law governing the relations between states of energy in a closed system | Unrelated: khimar: a headscarf worn by observant Muslim women that hangs down to just above the waist
Broader: law of thermodynamics: (physics) a law governing the relations between states of energy in a closed system | Unrelated: haverhill fever: the form of ratbite fever occurring in the United States