pressure volume diagram

noun

A diagram used to describe corresponding changes in volume and pressure in a system, commonly used in thermodynamics and physiology.

Meanings

nounpressure volume diagram (plural pressure volume diagrams)

plural pressure volume diagrams

  1. A diagram used to describe corresponding changes in volume and pressure in a system, commonly used in thermodynamics and physiology.

    Synonyms: indicator diagram, PV diagram

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA diagram used to describe corresponding changes in volume and pressure in a system, commonly used in thermodynamics and physiology.

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