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thermodynamic potential [¦thər·mō·dī′nam·ik pə′ten·chəl] (thermodynamics) One of several extensive quantities which are determined by the instantaneous state of a thermodynamic system, independent of its previous history, and which are at a minimum when the system is in thermodynamic equilibrium under specified conditions. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Corresponding to stable states of equilibrium of BMS on macro-levels are minimums of the potential function, and minimums of some or other thermodynamic potential, on the micro-level. |
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