adjective
Etymology
Origin of isentropic
First recorded in 1870–75; is- + entropic ( def. )
Vocabulary lists containing isentropic
Example Sentences
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If an isentropic curve crosses the heterogeneous region, the point where it enters this region must, just as for the isothermals, be connected with the point where it leaves the region by another curve.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various
In the same way the critical point of the isentropic curves comes nearer to that of the isothermals.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various
But in this case all isentropic curves, if sufficiently prolonged, will enter the heterogeneous region.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various
Let us imagine in the same way all the isentropic curves drawn for homogeneous states.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various
As a limiting case we imagine the process to be isentropic.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various
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