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metastable equilibrium |
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metastable equilibrium [¦med·ə′stā·bəl ‚ē·kwə′lib·rē·əm] (physics) A condition in which a system returns to equilibrium after small (but not large) displacements; it may be represented by a ball resting in a small depression on top of a hill. (physical chemistry) A state of pseudo-equilibrium having higher free energy than the true equilibrium state. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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