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Adiabatic Process

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An adiabatic process is a thermodynamic process in which there is no heat exchange with the surroundings. It involves a change in temperature and pressure of a system without any transfer of heat.

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