noun
third law of thermodynamics
Physics term; refers to the principle that the entropy of a perfect crystal approaches zero as temperature approaches absolute zero.
See also: 熱力学の第三法則 (ねつりきがくのだいさんほうそく)
熱力学第三法則によれば、絶対零度では完全結晶のエントロピーはゼロになる。
According to the third law of thermodynamics, the entropy of a perfect crystal becomes zero at absolute zero.
Synonymous longer form with the possessive の; both are used, but 熱力学第三法則 is more compact and common in technical contexts.
Compound of 熱力学 (thermodynamics) + 第三 (third) + 法則 (law). A direct translation of the English term 'third law of thermodynamics'.