Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
isentropic
adjective
/ˌaɪ.sɛn.ˈtrɒp.ɪk/
Definition
Describing a process or transformation that occurs without any change in entropy.
Examples
- The isentropic expansion of the gas allowed for efficient energy conversion in the turbine.
- In thermodynamics, an isentropic process is often used as a benchmark for real processes.
Meaning
Isentropic processes are idealized processes in thermodynamics where the entropy remains constant while heat and work interactions take place.
Synonyms
- Adiabatic (in certain contexts)
- Reversible
