noun
free energy
Technical term in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics; refers to the energy available to do work.
ギブズの自由エネルギーは化学反応の自発性を判断するのに使われる。
Gibbs free energy is used to determine the spontaneity of a chemical reaction.
General term for energy; 自由エネルギー specifically refers to the thermodynamic potential.
Compound of 自由 (free) and エネルギー (energy), a direct translation of the English scientific term 'free energy'.