irreversible thermodynamics
Irreversible thermodynamics is a branch of thermodynamics that deals with processes or systems that cannot be reversed, meaning they cannot return to their initial state after the process is complete. It focuses on studying the behavior and efficiency of irreversible processes in contrast to reversible processes.
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