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isentropic

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

adjective

, Thermodynamics.
  1. having a constant entropy.
  2. of or relating to an isentrope.


isentropic

/ ˌaɪsɛnˈtrɒpɪk /

adjective

  1. having or taking place at constant entropy


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Word History and Origins

Origin of isentropic1

First recorded in 1870–75; is- + entropic ( def )

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Example Sentences

Isentropic curves, which lie on the right and on the left of this group, will show a point of condensation at a lower pressure.

In the same way the critical point of the isentropic curves comes nearer to that of the isothermals.

If k/(k - 1) < ∫′ (Tc/T), the isentropic curve rises more steeply than the border-curve.

But in this case all isentropic curves, if sufficiently prolonged, will enter the heterogeneous region.

Following the isentropic curve the value of T/pdp/dT is equal to k/(k - 1).

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