Meteorological Processes

verb present participle of the verb boil

adjective showing great excitement or energy

• The water in the pot was boiling as I prepared to cook the pasta.
• I can't believe how hot it is outside, it feels like we're boiling!
• The party was so lit, it was boiling in there!
• Her anger was boiling beneath the surface, ready to explode at any moment.

adjective relating to or denoting a process or condition in which heat does not enter or leave the system concerned

• The adiabatic process is a thermodynamic process in which no heat is exchanged with the surroundings.
• The adiabatic cooling system in our office helps keep the temperature comfortable.
• I heard that adiabatic thingamajig is supposed to make our energy usage more efficient.
• Her emotions seemed to undergo an adiabatic change, remaining constant despite the chaos around her.

adjective Relating to a process that occurs without gain or loss of heat.

adverb In a manner that does not involve the transfer of heat or matter.

• The gas expands adiabatically in the insulated container.
• The heat is not exchanged as the gas expands in the container.
• The gas expands without any heat transfer in the container.
• The idea grew adiabatically in his mind, without any external influence.