equilibrium
noun
a state of rest or balance due to the equal action of opposing forces.
nonequilibrium
-
a word derived from
equilibrium.
Example Sentences
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This nonequilibrium fabrication method allowed them to create CoAl with amorphous aluminum cobalt binary interfaces.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
"This nonequilibrium fabrication approach enables us to fabricate materials from alloy vapor to a solid, introducing a significant number of dislocations in CoAl," Zhang said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
In most applications, however, hard materials are subjected to nonequilibrium forces like irradiation, or even stirring.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2023
Therefore, it is important to understand how precipitates evolve in such nonequilibrium environments.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2023
Moving essentially randomly, B. subtilis bacteria provide what Hänggi describes as "a nonequilibrium source of random velocity kicks" to any obstacle in their way.
From Scientific American ● Jan. 10, 2011
