Vocabulary Entry

carnot

|noun

noun

A reference to a theoretical concept in thermodynamics, particularly relating to a type of heat engine or cycle that operates between two temperature reservoirs.

Example Sentences

"The Carnot cycle is used to determine the maximum efficiency of a heat engine."

"Understanding the Carnot theorem is essential for studying thermodynamics."

"In a Carnot engine, all processes are reversible and isothermal."