randomness#1 (n)
entropy (n)
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def (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work
examples entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity
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Hypernym physical property
Domain of synset - TOPIC thermodynamics
Hyponym conformational entropy
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Pertainym (pertains to noun) isentropic → entropy
Hyponym physical property
Hypernym conformational entropy
Member of this domain - TOPIC thermodynamics

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