ENTROPY
\ˈɛntɹəpi], \ˈɛntɹəpi], \ˈɛ_n_t_ɹ_ə_p_i]\
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(communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome; "the signal contained thousands of bits of information"
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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"
By Princeton University
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(communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome; "the signal contained thousands of bits of information"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.