1. the branch of physics that deals with energy and its transformations
Usage: scientific
2. the study of energy flow and transformation in biological systems
Usage: biology

Examples

• The professor taught a course on energetics and thermodynamics.
• Cellular energetics involves the study of ATP production and consumption.
• The energetics of photosynthesis fascinated the biology students.
• Engineers must understand energetics to design efficient power systems.
• The research focused on the energetics of muscle contraction.
• Metabolic energetics explains how organisms convert food into usable energy.