S, n.
(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work
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S entropy randomness
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"entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity"
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the 19th letter of the Roman alphabet
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S s
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a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm
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S mho reciprocal ohm siemens
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the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees
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S due south south southward
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an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions)
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S atomic number 16 sulfur sulphur
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