equipotential

American  

[ee-kwuh-puh-ten-shuhl, ek-wuh-] / ˌi kwə pəˈtɛn ʃəl, ˌɛk wə- /

adjective

Physics.

1. of the same or exhibiting uniform potential at every point.

   an equipotential surface.

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equipotential British  

/ ˌiːkwɪpəˈtɛnʃəl /

adjective

1. having the same electric potential or uniform electric potential

2. Also: equipotent. equivalent in power or effect

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noun

1. an equipotential line or surface

equipotential Scientific  

/ ē′kwə-pə-tĕn′shəl,ĕk′wə- /

1. 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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Other Word Forms

• equipotentiality
  noun

Etymology

Origin of equipotential

First recorded in 1670–80; equi- + potential

Example Sentences

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equipotential

Figure 19.14 The electric field lines and equipotential lines for two equal but opposite charges.

From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015

The term equipotential is also used as a noun, referring to an equipotential line or surface.

From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015

Figure 19.14 shows the electric field and equipotential lines for two equal and opposite charges.

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This implies that a conductor is an equipotential surface in static situations.

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Let S represent the sun, and the circle round it represent the equipotential spheres which exist round the sun.

From Aether and Gravitation by William George Hooper

Related Words

• commensurate
• equal
• proportionate
• tantamount