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relating to or characteristic of entropy, which is a measure of disorder or randomness in a system
- The entropic nature of the universe implies that systems tend to move from ordered to disordered states.
- Entropic decay is observed in processes where energy disperses and systems become less organized.
- The entropic effect influences the spontaneity of chemical reactions, favoring those with higher disorder.
- Entropic factors play a role in the unfolding of proteins, affecting their stability and function.
- Social systems may exhibit entropic tendencies, leading to the breakdown of order and the emergence of chaos.