Entropy D019277

Phenomena and Processes [G] » Physical Phenomena [G01] » Thermodynamics » Entropy

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The measure of that part of the heat or energy of a system which is not available to perform work. Entropy increases in all natural (spontaneous and irreversible) processes. (From Dorland, 28th ed)   MeSH

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