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equilibrium

[/ˌɛkwɪˈlɪbriəm/]
nounmasculinepl: equilibriums or equilibria
equilíbrio
1. A state of balance between opposing forces or actions
The system reached equilibrium after several adjustments.
O sistema atingiu equilíbrio após vários ajustes.
2. A stable, balanced state of mind or emotions
She struggled to maintain her emotional equilibrium during the crisis.
Ela lutou para manter seu equilíbrio emocional durante a crise.
3. In chemistry and physics, a state where reactions or forces are balanced
The chemical equilibrium was disrupted by the temperature change.
O equilíbrio químico foi perturbado pela mudança de temperatura.
Synonyms
balancepoisestabilityequipoisesteadiness
Antonyms
imbalancedisequilibriuminstabilitydisorderchaos

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equilíbrio
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
equilíbrio
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
equilíbrio
No significant regional variation
Portugal
equilíbrio
Identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

strike a balance
lose one's equilibrium
point of equilibrium
in equilibrium
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