1. In chemistry, the high-energy intermediate state of atoms or molecules during a chemical reaction, located at the peak of the reaction energy diagram
The transition state is where bonds are partially broken and formed simultaneously.
O estado de transição é onde as ligações são parcialmente rompidas e formadas simultaneamente.
2. A temporary unstable condition between two stable states in any system
The company was in a transition state during its merger with another firm.
A empresa estava em um estado de transição durante sua fusão com outra empresa.