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Equilibrium
01
a balanced state between opposing influences or powers
Example
The tightrope walker maintained perfect equilibrium as they carefully balanced along the narrow line.
Ecosystems thrive when there is a natural equilibrium between different species and environmental factors.
After a period of rapid growth, the economy is now moving toward a new state of equilibrium with steady but modest increases.
02
an evenness, fairness, or proportional sharing among multiple parts
Example
The new revenue sharing plan in the league helped create equilibrium by evenly distributing a portion of TV broadcast incomes among all teams.
Arrangements were made to provide an equilibrium of resources between schools in the district so students had substantially similar access to programs and facilities.
03
a state in a chemical reaction where the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate, resulting in no net change in the concentrations of reactants and products
Example
In a dynamic equilibrium, the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction.
When water reaches equilibrium with its vapor phase, it condenses at the same rate it evaporates.
Chemical equilibrium is achieved when the concentrations of reactants and products remain constant over time.
04
a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head
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