equilibrate
[/ɪˈkwɪlɪbreɪt/]
verb
equilibrar
1. to bring into equilibrium or balance; to make equal or stable
The chemist worked to equilibrate the solution by adding the correct amount of solvent.
O químico trabalhou para equilibrar a solução adicionando a quantidade correta de solvente.
2. to reach a state of equilibrium; to become balanced
The market prices will eventually equilibrate as supply and demand adjust.
Os preços do mercado eventualmente se equilibrarão conforme a oferta e demanda se ajustam.
3. to make equal in force, effect, or intensity
The pressure in both chambers needs to equilibrate before opening the valve.
A pressão em ambas as câmaras precisa equilibrar antes de abrir a válvula.
The term 'equilibrate' is primarily used in scientific, technical, and economic contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It is a formal, academic term rarely used in casual conversation. In Brazil, it appears frequently in chemistry, physics, and economics literature. The concept is important in discussions about market dynamics and chemical reactions.
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