noun
second law of thermodynamics
A fundamental principle in physics stating that the total entropy of an isolated system can never decrease over time. Often contrasted with the first law.
See also: 熱力学の第二法則 (ねつりきがくのだいにほうそく)
熱力学第二法則によれば、エントロピーは増大する。
According to the second law of thermodynamics, entropy increases.
この現象は熱力学第二法則に反しているように見える。
This phenomenon appears to violate the second law of thermodynamics.
Compound of 熱力学 (thermodynamics) + 第二 (second) + 法則 (law). A direct translation of the English term.