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en·tro·py (ntr-p) KEY
NOUN: pl. en·tro·pies The tendency for all matter and energy in the universe to evolve toward a state of inert uniformity. Inevitable and steady deterioration of a system or society. A measure of the disorder or randomness in a closed system. A measure of the loss of information in a transmitted message. Symbol S For a closed thermodynamic system, a quantitative measure of the amount of thermal energy not available to do work. 
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