adiabatic
adjective
, ˌā-ˌdī-ə-\
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In this respect, the approach is more like adiabatic quantum computing and offers prospects for scaling. — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, "Wandering Bose-Einstein condensate may lead to scalable quantum computer," 29 Aug. 2018 This is done via a generator (usually a natural gas generator) or in a more environmentally friendly way using heat saved from the storage process in an adiabatic CAES system. — Megan Geuss, Ars Technica, "Here are humanity’s best ideas on how to store energy," 28 Oct. 2017 This means that the adiabatic cooling even more extreme during carbon dioxide release. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Opening Warm Champagne Leads to a Pop of Blue," 19 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'adiabatic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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