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entropies

/ˈɛntrəpiz/

Meanings
noun
Strictly thermodynamic entropy. A measure of the amount of energy in a physical system that cannot be used to do work.

Examples :

"The teacher explained that in a closed system, entropies always increase over time, meaning less energy is available to do useful work. "
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noun
The dispersal of energy; how much energy is spread out in a process, or how widely spread out it becomes, at a specific temperature. https//web.archive.org/web/20060702234316/http://www.entropysite.com/students_approach.html

Examples :

"Comparing the entropies of ice versus liquid water, liquid water has higher entropies because its molecules are more disordered and its energy is more dispersed. "
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Related Words

Illustration representing

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

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indicators noun

/ˈɪndɪkeɪtərz/ /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtərz/

A pointer or index that indicates something.

"The rising number of absences is a clear indicator that something is wrong with the school's schedule. "

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efficiency noun

/ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/

The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.

"The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable."

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explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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unavailable noun

/ˌʌnəˈveɪləbl/ /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

(history) A communist who operated underground and was therefore not available for a political leadership position.

"The unavailable was a key figure in the resistance movement, operating secretly and therefore not able to take on a leadership role in the official government. "

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surprising verb

/səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/

To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.

"It surprises me that I owe twice as much as I thought I did."

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available adjective

/əˈveɪləb(ə)l/

Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.

"We have an available candidate."

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understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

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temperature noun

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

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overturned verb

/ˌoʊvərˈtɜrnd/ /ˌoʊvərˈtɝnd/

To turn over, capsize or upset.

"The boat overturned in the rough seas. "

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information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

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disordered verb

/dɪsˈɔːrdərd/ /dɪsˈɔːrdɪd/

To throw into a state of disorder.

"The loud argument disordered the meeting, making it impossible to discuss the project effectively. "