English dictionary
enthalpy
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity equal to the internal energy of a system plus the product of its volume and pressure
ExamplesEnthalpy is the amount of energy in a system capable of doing mechanical work.
Source: WordNet 3.0