A way of expressing the first law of thermodynamics is that any change in the internal energy (âE) of a system is given by the sum of the heat (q) that flows across its boundaries and the work (w) done on the system by the surroundings: $\Delta E = q + w$.
Adj. 1. transitive-designating a verb that requires a direct object to complete the meaning. grammar-the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics). intransitive-designating a verb that does not require or cannot take a direct object. Translations.
Full Definition of REFER. transitive verb. 1. a (1) : to think of, regard, or classify within a general category or group (2) : to explain in terms of a general cause b: to allot to a particular place, stage, or period c: to regard as coming from or located in a specific area. 2.ull Definition of REFER. transitive verb. 1. a (1) : to think of, regard, or classify within a general category or group (2) : to explain in terms of a general cause b: to allot to a particular place, stage, or period c: to regard as coming from or located in a specific area. 2.