the state of equilibrium
41equilibrium — 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… …
42equilibrium — noun (plural riums or equilibria) Etymology: Latin aequilibrium, from aequilibris being in equilibrium, from aequi + libra weight, balance Date: 1608 1. a. a state of intellectual or emotional balance ; poise < trying to recover his equilibrium …
43State of matter — A state of matter (or physical state, or form of matter) has physical properties which are qualitatively different from other states of matter.Traditionally, three states of matter were recognized: solid, which maintains a fixed volume and shape; …
44High level equilibrium trap — The high level equilibrium trap is a concept developed by Mark Elvin to explain why China never underwent an indigenous Industrial Revolution, despite its wealth, stability and scientific advancement.He cites two principle factors that led to… …
45Construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System — The construction of the Trans Alaska Pipeline System was a massive undertaking involving tens of thousands of people often in extreme temperatures and conditions. Specialized construction techniques were pioneered to build the pipeline, most of… …
46state of affairs — noun the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time (Freq. 1) the present international situation is dangerous wondered how such a state of affairs had come about eternal truths will be neither true nor eternal… …
47Crisis of the Roman Republic — The Crisis of the Roman Republic refers to an extended period of political instability and social unrest that culminated in the demise of the Roman Republic and the advent of the Roman Empire, from about 134 BC to 44 BC. The exact dates of the… …
48equilibrium — e|qui|lib|ri|um [ˌi:kwıˈlıbriəm] n [singular, U] [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: aequilibrium, from aequi ( EQUI ) + libra weight, balance ] 1.) a balance between different people, groups, or forces that compete with each other, so that none… …
49equilibrium — /ikwəˈlɪbriəm / (say eekwuh libreeuhm), /ɛ / (say e ) noun (plural equilibriums or equilibria) 1. a state of rest due to the action of forces that counteract each other. 2. equal balance between any powers, influences, etc.; equality of effect. 3 …
50phase equilibrium — the state of a system where the phase characteristics remain constant over indefinite time periods; at equilibrium the free energy is a minimum …
