Nernstian

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adjective

Of or relating to Walther Nernst (1864–1941), German physicist who helped to establish the modern field of physical chemistry and contributed to electrochemistry, thermodynamics and solid-state physics.

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Meanings

adjectiveNernstian (not comparable)
  1. not comparableOf or relating to Walther Nernst (1864–1941), German physicist who helped to establish the modern field of physical chemistry and contributed to electrochemistry, thermodynamics and solid-state physics.

Origin

From Nernst + -ian.

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APA

Nernstian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Nernstian

MLA

“Nernstian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Nernstian. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Nernstian,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Nernstian.

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