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(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work; "entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity"

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Accuracy noun · 86% connection

The state of being accurate; freedom from mistakes, this exemption arising from carefulness; exact conformity to truth, or to a rule o…

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Covalence noun · 86% connection

valence characterized by the sharing of electrons in a chemical compound; the number of pairs of electrons an atom can share

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Covalency noun · 86% connection

valence characterized by the sharing of electrons in a chemical compound; the number of pairs of electrons an atom can share

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Entropy noun · 86% connection

A certain property of a body, expressed as a measurable quantity, such that when there is no communication of heat the quantity remain…

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Heat noun · 86% connection

A force in nature which is recognized in various effects, but especially in the phenomena of fusion and evaporation, and which, as man…

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Heat energy noun · 86% connection

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

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Heat of condensation noun · 86% connection

heat liberated by a unit mass of gas at its boiling point as it condenses into a liquid; "the heat of condensation is equal to the hea…

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Heat of fusion noun · 86% connection

heat absorbed by a unit mass of a solid at its melting point in order to convert the solid into a liquid at the same temperature; "the…

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Heat of solidification noun · 86% connection

heat liberated by a unit mass of liquid at its freezing point when it solidifies

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Heat of sublimation noun · 86% connection

heat absorbed by a unit mass of material when it changes from a solid to a gaseous state

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Heat of transformation noun · 86% connection

heat absorbed or radiated during a change of phase at a constant temperature and pressure

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Heat of vaporisation noun · 86% connection

heat absorbed by a unit mass of a material at its boiling point in order to convert the material into a gas at the same temperature

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Heat of vaporization noun · 86% connection

heat absorbed by a unit mass of a material at its boiling point in order to convert the material into a gas at the same temperature

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Latent heat noun · 86% connection

heat absorbed or radiated during a change of phase at a constant temperature and pressure

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Phase noun · 86% connection

That which is exhibited to the eye; the appearance which anything manifests, especially any one among different and varying appearance…

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Phase of the moon noun · 86% connection

a time when the Moon presents a particular recurring appearance

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Preciseness noun · 86% connection

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance; "he handled it with the preciseness of an automaton"; "note the meticulous…

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Precision noun · 86% connection

The quality or state of being precise; exact limitation; exactness; accuracy; strict conformity to a rule or a standard; definiteness.

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Act noun · 78% connection

That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed.

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Amount noun · 78% connection

To go up; to ascend.

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Art unknown · 78% connection

The second person singular, indicative mode, present tense, of the substantive verb Be; but formed after the analogy of the plural are…

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Available adjective · 78% connection

Having sufficient power, force, or efficacy, for the object; effectual; valid; as, an available plea.

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Botch noun · 78% connection

A swelling on the skin; a large ulcerous affection; a boil; an eruptive disease.

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Effete adjective · 78% connection

No longer capable of producing young, as an animal, or fruit, as the earth; hence, worn out with age; exhausted of energy; incapable o…

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Engine noun · 78% connection

(Pronounced, in this sense, ////.) Natural capacity; ability; skill.

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Erg noun · 78% connection

The unit of work or energy in the C. G. S. system, being the amount of work done by a dyne working through a distance of one centimete…

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Generator noun · 78% connection

One who, or that which, generates, begets, causes, or produces.

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Goodish adjective · 78% connection

Rather good than the contrary; not actually bad; tolerable.

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Goodly adverb · 78% connection

Excellently.

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Healthy superl. · 78% connection

Being in a state of health; enjoying health; hale; sound; free from disease; as, a healthy chid; a healthy plant.

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