isentropic

[ ahy-suhn-trop-ik, -troh-pik, ahy-zuhn- ]

/ ˌaɪ sənˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk, ˌaɪ zən- /

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adjective Thermodynamics.

having a constant entropy.

of or relating to an isentrope.

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Origin of isentropic

First recorded in 1870–75; is- + entropic

Words nearby isentropic

Isenheim Altarpiece, Isenland, Isenstein, isenthalpic, isentrope, isentropic, Isère, Iserlohn, Iseult, Isfahan, ish

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How to use isentropic in a sentence

Isentropic curves, which lie on the right and on the left of this group, will show a point of condensation at a lower pressure.
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In the same way the critical point of the isentropic curves comes nearer to that of the isothermals.
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If k/(k - 1) < ∫′ (Tc/T), the isentropic curve rises more steeply than the border-curve.
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But in this case all isentropic curves, if sufficiently prolonged, will enter the heterogeneous region.
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Following the isentropic curve the value of T/pdp/dT is equal to k/(k - 1).
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British Dictionary definitions for isentropic

isentropic

/ (ˌaɪsɛnˈtrɒpɪk) /

adjective

having or taking place at constant entropy

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