S
/ˈɛs/
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Definitions
Noun
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d''Unites
Noun
an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions)
Noun
the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees
Noun
a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm
Noun
the 19th letter of the Roman alphabet
Noun
the 19th letter of the Roman alphabet
Noun
(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work; "entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity"
Synonyms
atomic number 16
due south
entropy
mho
randomness
reciprocal ohm
s
sec
second
siemens
south
southward
sulfur
sulphur
More General Terms
alphabetic character
cardinal compass point
chemical element
conductance unit
element
letter
letter of the alphabet
physical property
time unit
unit of time