Alternate Definitions for Entropy

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Term: Entropy
Definition:

A function of thermodynamic quantity, such astemperature, pressure, or composition, that is a measure of the energy thatis not available for work during a thermodynamic process. It is ofteninterpreted as the degree of disorder or randomness in the system.

Created 2023.04.16
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