entropically
/ɛnˈtrɑpɪkli/
adverb
- In a way that relates to or involves a gradual increase in disorder or randomness.
- The system tends to behave entropically unless energy is added to maintain order.
- Entropically, the mixed colors in the paint will eventually become a uniform gray.
- The old documents decayed entropically, becoming harder to read each year.
- In a manner that follows the laws of entropy, especially in physics or chemistry.
- Entropically driven processes are common in spontaneous chemical reactions.
- The gas expanded entropically, filling the entire container evenly.
- The reaction proceeded entropically, releasing heat and increasing disorder.
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