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Definitions for isentropic
ˌaɪ sənˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪkisen·trop·ic
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Princeton's WordNet
isentropicadjective
with unchanging entropy; at constant entropy
Wiktionary
isentropicadjective
having a constant entropy
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isentropic
In thermodynamics, an isentropic process is an idealized thermodynamic process that is both adiabatic and reversible. The work transfers of the system are frictionless, and there is no net transfer of heat or matter. Such an idealized process is useful in engineering as a model of and basis of comparison for real processes. This process is idealized because reversible processes do not occur in reality; thinking of a process as both adiabatic and reversible would show that the initial and final entropies are the same, thus, the reason it is called isentropic (entropy does not change). Thermodynamic processes are named based on the effect they would have on the system (ex. isovolumetric: constant volume, isenthalpic: constant enthalpy). Even though in reality it is not necessarily possible to carry out an isentropic process, some may be approximated as such. The word "isentropic" can be interpreted in another way, since its meaning is deducible from its etymology. It means a process in which the entropy of the system remains unchanged; as mentioned, this could occur if the process is both adiabatic and reversible. However, this could also occur in a system where the work done on the system includes friction internal to the system, and heat is withdrawn from the system in just the right amount to compensate for the internal friction, so as to leave the entropy unchanged. However, in relation to the universe, the entropy of the universe would increase as a result, in agreement with the Second Law of Thermodynamics.
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isentropic
Isentropic refers to a process or transformation that occurs without any change in entropy, meaning that it's at a constant entropy. This typically implies that the process is reversible and there is no energy wasted as heat or friction. Isentropic processes are often used as an idealized model in thermodynamics.
Webster Dictionary
Isentropicadjective
having equal entropy
Etymology: [Is- + entropy + -ic.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Isentropic
ī-sen-trop′ik, adj. (phys.) of equal entropy. [Gr. isos, equal, entrope, a turning about—en, in, trepein, to turn.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of isentropic in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of isentropic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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