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   equilibrium

   /ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbrɪəm/

   noun

   • 1. a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced: "the task is the maintenance of social equilibrium" Similar balancesymmetryequipoiseparityequalityevennessstabilitysteadinessarchaic:counterpoiseequipollenceOpposite imbalance
   • ▪ a state of physical balance: "I stumbled over a rock and recovered my equilibrium"
   • ▪ a calm state of mind: "his intensity could unsettle his equilibrium" Similar composurecalmnesscalmequanimitycollectednesssangfroidcoolnesssteadinessstabilitylevel-headednesscool-headednessimperturbabilitypoisepresence of mindself-possessionself-controlself-commandimpassivenessimpassivityunexcitabilityplacidityplacidnesstranquillityserenityinformal:coolunflappabilityrare:ataraxyataraxiaOpposite agitationnervousness
   • ▪ a state in which a process and its reverse are occurring at equal rates so that no overall change is taking place: "ice is in equilibrium with water"
   • ▪ a situation in which supply and demand are matched and prices stable: "the market is in equilibrium"

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘well-balanced state of mind’): from Latin aequilibrium, from aequi- ‘equal’ + libra ‘balance’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. equilibrial adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › equilibriumEquilibrium Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : a state of balance between opposing forces or actions that is either static (as in a body acted on by forces whose resultant is zero) or dynamic (as in a reversible chemical reaction when the velocities in both directions are equal) 2. : a state of intellectual or emotional balance.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEQUILIBRIUM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of equilibrium in English, with synonyms, related words, and examples from different fields. Equilibrium can refer to a state of balance, a calm mental state, or a chemical state of reaction.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › equilibriumEQUILIBRIUM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Equilibrium definition: a state of rest or balance due to the equal action of opposing forces.. See examples of EQUILIBRIUM used in a sentence.

6. byjus.com › chemistry › equilibriaEquilibrium - Definition, Classification, Example, Description...

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   Equilibrium - The state in which the measurable properties of the system such as pressure, density, colour or concentration do not undergo any further noticeable changes with time under a given set of conditions is said to be a state of equilibrium.

   • The state in which the measurable properties of the system such as pressure, density, colour or concentration do not undergo any further noticeable...
   • Kp is the equilibrium constant used when partial pressures of the species are given and Kc is the equilibrium constant used when equilibrium concen...
   • When the quantities of reactants and products are stable – their ratio does not change a chemical reaction is in equilibrium. This suggests that th...
   • pH is described as the negative of the logarithm of the molar hydronium-ion concentration. pH formula is -log [H 3 O + ].

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8. www.imdb.com › title › tt0238380Equilibrium (2002) - IMDb

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   Dec 6, 2002 · In a dystopian future where emotions are outlawed, a law enforcer (Bale) rebels against the system and faces deadly consequences. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out more about this thrilling film.

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   • Release Date: 2002-12-06

9. www.britannica.com › science › equilibrium-physicsEquilibrium | Definition & Facts | Britannica

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   Equilibrium is the condition of a system when it does not change with time. Learn about the different types of equilibrium in mechanics and thermodynamics, and how they relate to forces, torques, and energy.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › equilibriumequilibrium noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Learn the meaning of equilibrium as a state of balance or a calm state of mind. See how to use the word in sentences and find synonyms and related topics.