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conservation of energy

n.
A principle stating that the total energy of an isolated system remains constant regardless of changes within the system.
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conservation of energy

n
(General Physics) the principle that the total energy of any isolated system is constant and independent of any changes occurring within the system
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conserva′tion of en′ergy


n.
the principle that in a system not subject to any external force, the amount of energy is constant despite its changes in form.
[1850–55]
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Noun1.conservation of energy - the fundamental principle of physics that the total energy of an isolated system is constant despite internal changes
first law of thermodynamics, law of conservation of energy
law of thermodynamics - (physics) a law governing the relations between states of energy in a closed system
conservation - (physics) the maintenance of a certain quantities unchanged during chemical reactions or physical transformations
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