Main entry: randomness, S, entropy
Definition: (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work
Usage: entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity
Definition: the 19th letter of the Roman alphabet
Definition: the 19th letter of the Roman alphabet
Main entry: mho, reciprocal ohm, siemens, S
Definition: a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm
Main entry: south, southward, S, due south
Definition: the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees
Main entry: sulfur, sulphur, S, atomic number 16
Definition: 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)
Definition: 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites