'Equilibriums' definitions:
Definition of 'Equilibriums'
From: GCIDE
- Equilibrium \E`qui*lib"ri*um\, n.; pl. E. Equilibriums, L. Equilibria. [L. aequilibrium, fr. aequilibris in equilibrium, level; aequus equal + libra balance. See Equal, and Librate.]
- 1. Equality of weight or force; an equipoise or a state of rest produced by the mutual counteraction of two or more forces. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A level position; a just poise or balance in respect to an object, so that it remains firm; equipoise; as, to preserve the equilibrium of the body. [1913 Webster]
- Health consists in the equilibrium between those two powers. --Arbuthnot. [1913 Webster]
- 3. A balancing of the mind between motives or reasons, with consequent indecision and doubt. [1913 Webster]
- Equilibrium valve (Steam Engine), a balanced valve. See under Valve. [1913 Webster]
Words containing 'Equilibriums'
- Equilibrium,
- Equilibrium valve,
- Neutral equilibrium,
- Stable equilibrium,
- Unstable equilibrium,
- chemical equilibrium,
- equilibrium constant,
- equilibrium law,
- nash equilibrium,
- punctuated equilibrium,
- sense of equilibrium,
- thermal equilibrium,
- thermodynamics of equilibrium,
- law of chemical equilibrium,
- theory of punctuated equilibrium,
- acid-base equilibrium