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Entropy

Medical Definition: 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)
Guide Notes: a principle of thermodynamics wherein "heat or energy of a system is not available to perform work"; no qualif
Previously Indexed: Thermodynamics (1966-1996)

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