delicate equilibrium

  • 1equilibrium */ — UK [ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbrɪəm] / US [ˌɪkwɪˈlɪbrɪəm] / US [ˌekwɪˈlɪbrɪəm] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms equilibrium : singular equilibrium plural equilibriums 1) a situation in which there is a balance between different forces or aspects A new arms …

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  • 2equilibrium — e|qui|lib|ri|um [ ,ikwı lıbriəm, ,ekwı lıbriəm ] noun count or uncount * 1. ) a situation in which there is a balance between different forces or aspects: A new arms race in the region would upset the delicate equilibrium between the opposing… …

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  • 3delicate balance — subtle balance, state of equilibrium which is very fragile …

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  • 4Cryosphere — Overview of the Cryosphere and its larger components, from the UN Environment Programme Global Outlook for Ice and Snow. The cryosphere (from the Greek κρύος cryos cold , frost or ice ) is the term which collectively describes the portions of the …

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  • 6Charlemagne — /shahr leuh mayn /; Fr. /shannrdd leuh mannn yeu/, n. ( Charles the Great ) A.D. 742 814, king of the Franks 768 814; as Charles I, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 800 814. * * * or Carolus Magnus ( Charles the Great ) born April 2, c. 742 died… …

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  • 7Waage — ( balance ) standard fighting position with legs and arms slightly bent German ( scale or “balance”) A low firm body position of balance in whatever stance you use. The standard fighting position with legs and arms slightly bent. Also: To make a… …

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  • 8Somers, Victoria — Infobox Australian Place | type = town name = Somers city = state = vic caption = Sunset at Somers lga = Shire of Mornington Peninsula postcode = 3927 pop = 1345 (2006)Census 2006 AUS | id = SSC21611 | name = Somers (State Suburb) | accessdate =… …

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  • 9Jem Finer — Jeremy Jem Finer (born July 25, 1955) is an English musician and composer. He was one of the founding members of The Pogues. [cite web | last = Erlewine | first = Stephen Thomas | title = The Pogues | publisher = All Music Guide | url =… …

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  • 10Lithosere — A lithosere (a sere originating on rock) is a plant succession that begins life on a newly exposed rock surface, such as one left bare as a result of glacial retreat, tectonic uplift as in the formation of a raised beach, or volcanic eruptions.… …

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