dissipative process (Q8034)
process in which energy (internal, bulk flow kinetic, or system potential) is transformed from some initial form to some final form (the capacity of the final form to do mechanical work is less than that of the initial form)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | dissipative process |
process in which energy (internal, bulk flow kinetic, or system potential) is transformed from some initial form to some final form (the capacity of the final form to do mechanical work is less than that of the initial form) |