equipotential

[ ee-kwuh-puh-ten-shuhl, ek-wuh- ]

/ ˌi kwə pəˈtɛn ʃəl, ˌɛk wə- /

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adjective Physics.

of the same or exhibiting uniform potential at every point: an equipotential surface.

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Origin of equipotential

First recorded in 1670–80; equi- + potential

OTHER WORDS FROM equipotential

e·qui·po·ten·ti·al·i·ty, noun

Words nearby equipotential

equipoise, equipollent, equiponderance, equiponderate, equipotent, equipotential, equiprobabilism, equiprobable, equirotal, equisetoid, equisetum

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How to use equipotential in a sentence

We therefore might call our systems equipotential systems with single potencies; or, more shortly, singular-equipotential systems.
The Science and Philosophy of the Organism|Hans Driesch
The term harmonious-equipotential system therefore seems to be the right one to denote them.
The Science and Philosophy of the Organism|Hans Driesch
We could hardly imagine a better instance of an harmonious-equipotential system.
The Science and Philosophy of the Organism|Hans Driesch
It is an open question whether this complex system is to be called equipotential or not.
The Science and Philosophy of the Organism|Hans Driesch

The cambium of the Phanerogams may be regarded as the very type of a complex-equipotential system, promoting restitution of form.
The Science and Philosophy of the Organism|Hans Driesch

British Dictionary definitions for equipotential

equipotential

/ (ˌiːkwɪpəˈtɛnʃəl) /

adjective

having the same electric potential or uniform electric potential

Also: equipotent (ˌiːkwɪˈpəʊtənt) equivalent in power or effect

noun

an equipotential line or surface

Derived forms of equipotential

equipotentiality, noun

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