equipotential
of the same or exhibiting uniform potential at every point: an equipotential surface.
Origin of equipotential
1Other words from equipotential
- e·qui·po·ten·ti·al·i·ty, noun
Words Nearby equipotential
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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 DrieschThe term harmonious-equipotential system therefore seems to be the right one to denote them.
The Science and Philosophy of the Organism | Hans DrieschWe could hardly imagine a better instance of an harmonious-equipotential system.
The Science and Philosophy of the Organism | Hans DrieschIt is an open question whether this complex system is to be called equipotential or not.
The Science and Philosophy of the Organism | Hans DrieschThe 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
/ (ˌiːkwɪpəˈtɛnʃəl) /
having the same electric potential or uniform electric potential
Also: equipotent (ˌiːkwɪˈpəʊtənt) equivalent in power or effect
an equipotential line or surface
Derived forms of equipotential
- equipotentiality, noun
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Scientific definitions for equipotential
[ ē′kwə-pə-tĕn′shəl, ĕk′wə- ]
A surface within a region containing a potential (typically electric potential), such that all the points on the surface have equal potential.
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