What is entropy?

The measure of the level of disorder in a closed but changing system, a system in which energy can ... [BusinessDictionary.com] TERM OF THE DAY OCTOBER 19, 2016 [entropy] [facebook] [twitter] The [measure] of the level of disorder in a closed but changing [system], a system in which [energy] can only be transferred in one direction from an ordered state to a disordered state. Higher the entropy, higher the disorder and lower the [availability] of the system's energy to do useful [work]. Although the [concept] of entropy originated in [thermodynamics] (as the 2nd law) and statistical mechanics, ... [Read more] USAGE EXAMPLE Since the universe was born and lives in an extremely chaotic state, it is thought that once that entropy ceases to exist so will the universe. FUNNY DEFINITION OF THE DAY [What does "computer" mean? An electronic time-saving device that is commonly used for time-wasting activities. (Warwick Annear)] [Read more] TODAY'S LATEST [InvestorGuide Daily] [Canadian Solar Has a Debt Problem: Time to Worry?] [Despite the recent setbacks in the solar market -- such as the bankruptcy of Sunedison Inc (SUNE) and the underperformance of several companies -- the sector is growing at fast ...Read more] [InvestorGuide Stock of the Day] [SUPERVALU Inc. (SVU) Stock Rallies After Save-A-Lot Sale] [Shares of SUPERVALU INC. (SVU) were trading up $0.40 or 8% in Monday's premarket after news broke early this morning that the company had agreed to sell its Save-A-Lot business to ...Read more] RECOMMENDED LINKS [Business Dictionary Recommended] [How to Succeed in Business] [Our mission at BusinessDictionary.com is to help people succeed in their careers. As founder and CEO I'm frequently asked for career advice, so I thought it was ...] [BusinessDictionary.com] [Investor Guide Recommended] [Checking out Broker Candidates] [Stockbrokers typically file a Form U-4 to register with the Financial Industry Regulatory Agency (FINRA), which covers the details on the advisor's past. As this book was going to ...] [InvestorGuide.com] [DQ] [Should we ban alcohol? Why or why not?] [Have something to say? Don't be shy, answer this question and let us know what you think. Feeling adventurous? Then don't stop with one question and continue browsing!] [Daily-Question.com] DOWNLOAD OUR APP [Download BD Android] [Download BD iOS] Copyright 2016 WebFinance Inc. All Rights Reserved. BusinessDictionary.com Term of the Day is published by WebFinance Inc., the operators of [InvestorWords], [InvestorGuide], and [BusinessDictionary], and is sent only to those who have specifically requested it. [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION] | [DISCLAIMER] 10201 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 570, Fairfax, VA 22030