"Boltzmann equation" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Boltzmann equation [canonical]
Etymology: Devised by Ludwig Boltzmann in 1872. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the Boltzmann equation
  1. (thermodynamics) An equation describing the statistical behaviour of a thermodynamic system not in a state of equilibrium. Categories (topical): Thermodynamics Synonyms: Boltzmann transport equation, BTE
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