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non-equilibrium

e·qui·lib·ri·um
N n

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ee-kwuh-lib-ree-uh m, ek-wuh-]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˌē-kwə-ˈli-brē-əm, ˌe-/
    • /nɒn ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ee-kwuh-lib-ree-uh m, ek-wuh-]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˌē-kwə-ˈli-brē-əm, ˌe-/

Definitions of non-equilibrium word

  • noun plural non-equilibrium a state of rest or balance due to the equal action of opposing forces. 1
  • noun plural non-equilibrium equal balance between any powers, influences, etc.; equality of effect. 1
  • noun plural non-equilibrium mental or emotional balance; equanimity: The pressures of the situation caused her to lose her equilibrium. 1
  • noun plural non-equilibrium Chemistry. the condition existing when a chemical reaction and its reverse reaction proceed at equal rates. 1
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Origin of non-equilibrium

First appearance:

before 1600
One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin aequilībrium, equivalent to aequi- equi- + lībr(a) balance + -ium -ium

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Parts of speech for Non-equilibrium

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non-equilibrium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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