open dissipative system

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open dissipative system (ōˑ·pen dis·

·pāˑ·tiv sisˑ·t

m),

n an organized, stable system that continuously exchanges matter and energy with its surroundings to avoid thermodynamic equilibrium. Also called
dissipative system or
dissipative structure.

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