mariotte's law: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “mariotte's law” mean?
A physical law stating that for a fixed amount of an ideal gas at constant temperature, the product of pressure and volume is constant.
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Meaning and Definition
A physical law stating that for a fixed amount of an ideal gas at constant temperature, the product of pressure and volume is constant; the same as Boyle's law.
The principle in physics and chemistry describing the inverse relationship between the pressure and volume of a confined gas at constant temperature.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The term is recognised but rarely used in both dialects. The more common term is 'Boyle's law'.
Connotations
Has a slightly more historical or continental European connotation.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both British and American English; 'Boyle's law' is overwhelmingly preferred.
Grammar
How to Use “mariotte's law” in a Sentence
[Mariotte's law] + [states/describes] + [that-clause][According to] + [Mariotte's law], [sentence]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “mariotte's law” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Mariotte's law relationship was verified.
American English
- A Mariotte's law demonstration was set up.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not applicable.
Academic
Used in physics and chemistry textbooks and lectures, primarily in historical context.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Used in scientific literature, particularly when acknowledging the independent discovery by Mariotte.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “mariotte's law”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “mariotte's law”
- Mispronouncing 'Mariotte' (it is /ˌmarɪˈɒt/ or /ˌmæriˈɑːt/).
- Confusing it with Charles's law or Gay-Lussac's law.
- Using it in non-scientific contexts.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It states that for a fixed mass of an ideal gas at constant temperature, the pressure and volume are inversely proportional.
Yes, they describe the same physical principle. Boyle published it first, and Mariotte independently discovered it later.
It is most common in French and other European scientific literature. In English, 'Boyle's law' is standard, though 'Mariotte's law' may appear in historical contexts.
It is an ideal gas law. For real gases under high pressure or low temperature, deviations occur, and more complex equations are needed.
A physical law stating that for a fixed amount of an ideal gas at constant temperature, the product of pressure and volume is constant.
Mariotte's law is usually technical/academic in register.
Mariotte's law: in British English it is pronounced /ˌmarɪˈɒts lɔː/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌmæriˈɑːts ˌlɔː/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Remember 'Mariotte' for 'More Air, Right? Only The Expansion's Temporary' (inverse relationship of pressure and volume).
Conceptual Metaphor
A SYMBIOTIC TUG-OF-WAR (as one property increases, the other must decrease to maintain balance).
Practice
Quiz
Mariotte's law is another name for which fundamental gas law?