Preferred Label : entropy;
MeSH 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);
MeSH synonym : entropies;
MeSH annotation : a principle of thermodynamics wherein heat or energy of a system is not available
to perform work; no qualif;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entropy;
Origin ID : D019277;
UMLS CUI : C0376522;
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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)
