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heat capacity ratio

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to the heat capacity at constant volume. It is typically denoted by γ or k.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics, thermodynamics

Examples

  • #92;gamma#61;#92;frac#123;C#95;P#125;#123;C#95;V#125; (in terms of heat capacity)
  • #92;gamma#61;#92;frac#123;#92;bar#123;C#125;#95;P#125;#123;#92;bar#123;C#125;#95;V#125; (in terms of molar heat capacity)
  • #92;gamma#61;#92;frac#123;c#95;P#125;#123;c#95;V#125; (in terms of specific heat capacity)

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: adiabatic index, Laplace's coefficient

Antonyms: none provided

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