Nernst heat theorem

proper noun

A theorem, used in the development of the third law of thermodynamics, stating that as absolute zero is approached, the entropy change for a chemical or physical transformation approaches zero.

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proper nounthe Nernst heat theorem
  1. natural sciencesA theorem, used in the development of the third law of thermodynamics, stating that as absolute zero is approached, the entropy change for a chemical or physical transformation approaches zero.

Origin

Formulated by Walther Nernst in the early twentieth century.

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