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Definition of equilibrium - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
physicsTECH. condition in physics with no net forceTECH.
- The object remained in equilibrium on the inclined plane.
2.
chemistryTECH. state in a chemical reaction with equal ratesTECH.
- The reaction reached equilibrium after several hours.
3.
businessTECH. economic state with no excess demand or supplyTECH.
- The market achieved equilibrium with stable prices.
4.
biologyTECH. balance of bodily systems, especially in the earTECH.
- His equilibrium was affected by the inner ear infection.
Expressions with equilibrium
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regain calm or balance after being upset or disturbed
She needed a moment to recover her equilibrium after the shock.
become unable to stay balanced or steady
He began to lose his equilibrium on the icy sidewalk.
mental or emotional state of balance and stability
Meditation helps improve one's sense of equilibrium.
condition with no external forces causing change
The economy is in economic equilibrium with no external shocks.
in a balanced or stable way
The gymnast stood in equilibrium on the beam.
state where supply equals demand in a market
Market equilibrium occurs when supply matches demand perfectly.
alter the state of stability
Adding more reactants can shift the equilibrium of the chemical reaction.
balance of acidic and basic ions in a solution
The acid-base equilibrium in the solution was achieved.
state where a country's international payments are balanced
The country achieved balance of payments equilibrium last year.
state where forward and reverse reactions happen at equal rates
The chemical equilibrium was reached after several hours.
value expressing the ratio of product concentrations to reactant concentrations at equilibrium
The equilibrium constant helps predict the extent of a reaction at a given temperature..
rule predicting balance of substances in reactions
The equilibrium law helps chemists understand reactions.
price at which supply equals demand in a market
When demand rose, the equilibrium price of wheat increased significantly..
stable state where no player gains by changing strategy alone
Each player reached a Nash equilibrium, no one gained by changing strategy.
situation where one market is balanced without considering others
Partial equilibrium occurs when supply equals demand in one market.
state returning to original after disturbance
The pendulum reached a stable equilibrium after being pushed.
condition where an object is at rest
The book on the table is in static equilibrium.
idea that species change quickly after long stability
The theory of punctuated equilibrium explains sudden changes in fossils.
state where no net flows and energy is uniform
The system reached thermodynamic equilibrium after several hours.
balance that easily tips over
The pencil stood on its tip in an unstable equilibrium.
balance of ions across a semipermeable membrane
The cell maintains its function through Donnan equilibrium.
macroeconomic model for analyzing economic changes over time
Dynamic stochastic general equilibrium helps study economic policy effects.
state in a system where all influences balance and nothing changes
In this model, the equilibrium point occurs where the two curves intersect.
location of an object where all forces on it are balanced
The pendulum passes through its equilibrium position at the lowest point of its swing.
Origin of equilibrium
Latin, aequilibrium (equal balance)
Terms with equilibrium included in their meaning
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equilibrium
achieve a state where different things are equal
equilibrium
state where opposing forces are equal
physics
be in a state of equilibrium
equilibrium
having weight evenly distributed
stability
act of maintaining equilibrium
stability
keeping things steady or in equilibrium
emotional impact
disturb the emotional equilibrium of
lack of equilibrium
state of not being in equilibrium
physical stability
ability to maintain physical equilibrium
equilibrium
achieve an equilibrium between different aspects
metaphorical
delicate state where small changes can disturb equilibrium between things
unstable
lacking equilibrium or stability
relationship
equilibrium of influence between parties
equilibrium
find the optimal level between contrasting things
equilibrium
bring into a state of equilibrium
opposing sides
equilibrium between contrasting elements or forces
equilibrium
situation where gains and losses are equal
equilibrium
things naturally settle into their rightful place
equilibrium
industry that has reached a state of equilibrium
physics
force that returns a system to equilibrium
equilibrium
distribute weight evenly for equilibrium
physics
exponential return of a system to equilibrium
mechanics
principle in mechanics for analyzing equilibrium
physiology
equilibrium between acids and bases in the body
Examples of equilibrium in a sentence
In equilibrium, the chemical reaction ceased to proceed. Scientists observed the system reaching equilibrium. The solution maintained equilibrium under pressure. The economy reached equilibrium after the policy change. Supply and demand were in perfect equilibrium. Yoga helps maintain physical equilibrium.
The medication restored her equilibrium.
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- French:équilibre, état d'équilibre, ...
- German:Gleichgewicht, Balance, ...
- Italian:equilibrio, stabilità, ...
- Spanish:equilibrio, estado de equilibrio, ...
- Portuguese:equilíbrio, estabilidade, ...
- Chinese:平衡, 化学平衡, ...
- Japanese:平衡, エクイリブリアム, ...
- Arabic:تَوَازُن, حالة توازُن, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁוּוּי מִשְׁקָל, שִׁוּוּי מִשְׁקָל, ...
- Russian:равновесие, баланс, ...
- Ukrainian:рівновага, баланс, ...
- Hindi:संतुलन, शारीरिक संतुलन, ...
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