v., -brat·ed, -brat·ing, -brates. v.intr.
To be in or bring about equilibrium.
v.tr.To maintain in or bring into equilibrium.
equilibration e·quil'i·bra'tion n.equilibratory e·quil'i·bra·to'ry (-brə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē) adj.
equilibrate
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e·quil·i·brate (ĭ-kwĭl'ə-brāt')  |
v., -brat·ed, -brat·ing, -brates. v.intr.
equilibratory e·quil'i·bra·to'ry (-brə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē) adj.
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n
The act of placing a body in a state of equilibrium.
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(ĭ-kwĭl'ə-brā'shən)
n.
n.
- The development or maintenance of an equilibrium.
- The process of exposing a liquid to a gas that is at a certain partial pressure until the partial pressures of the gas inside and outside the liquid are equal.
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The achievement of a balance between opposing elements or forces.
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The verb has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
bring to a chemical stasis or equilibrium
Meaning #2:
bring into balance or equilibrium
Synonyms: balance, equilibrize, equilibrise
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