Thermodynamics Glossary

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refrigerant temperature range

refrigerant

noun a substance used for cooling or freezing, such as freon or ammonia

  • The refrigerant used in this cooling system is environmentally friendly.
  • Make sure to top up the refrigerant in your car's air conditioning.
  • I need to get my AC checked, I think the refrigerant is low.
  • His calm demeanor acted as a refrigerant, cooling down the heated argument.

temperature range

noun the difference between the highest and lowest temperatures in a given area or system

  • The temperature range in this region typically varies between 20 to 30 degrees Celsius.
  • The temperature range here usually stays between 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • The temp range in this area is usually like 70s during the day and drops to 50s at night.
  • The temperature range of emotions she experienced that day was like a rollercoaster.