equilibrant

American

[ih-kwil-uh-bruhnt] / ɪˈkwɪl ə brənt /

noun

Physics.

a counterbalancing force or system of forces.

equilibrant British

/ ɪˈkwɪlɪbrənt /

noun

a force capable of balancing another force and producing equilibrium

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Etymology

Origin of equilibrant

From the French word équilibrant, dating back to 1880–85. See equilibrium, -ant

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