isentropic flow

noun

An idealised fluid flow in which entropy remains constant throughout the flow, or along a particular streamline.

Meanings

nounisentropic flow (plural isentropic flows)

plural isentropic flows

  1. natural sciencesAn idealised fluid flow in which entropy remains constant throughout the flow, or along a particular streamline.
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