nonadiabatic

/ˌnɑnˌeɪdiəˈbætɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to a process in which heat is transferred between a system and its surroundings.
    • Engineers designed a nonadiabatic system to allow cooling during the chemical reaction.
    • In a nonadiabatic engine, heat escapes to the environment during operation.
    • The nonadiabatic conditions in the lab caused the temperature to change more than expected.
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