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Equilibrium
01
a balanced state between opposing influences or powers
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an evenness, fairness, or proportional sharing among multiple parts
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
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a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head
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.
Thermodynamic equilibrium occurs when a system's properties, like temperature and pressure, are uniform throughout.
With a swift movement, the acrobat righted on the tightrope, regaining equilibrium with ease.
