nonequilibrium

Definition of nonequilibriumnext

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Recent Examples of nonequilibrium Entropy maximization has long been thought to be a trait of nonequilibrium systems. Quanta Magazine, 26 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonequilibrium
Noun
  • Family members also said Urbanski may have been experiencing dialysis disequilibrium syndrome, a condition that can cause confusion in people undergoing long-term dialysis treatment.
    Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
  • So much of it is in disequilibrium, riddled by heat, pressure, and chemicals trying to get from their current location to somewhere else.
    Robin George Andrews, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • That imbalance should concern every household, regardless of income or ZIP code.
    Michael Richard, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
  • And the truth is, there is narrative imbalance in every Survivor season.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Fashion is a sector that has heavily relied on third-party manufacturing, producing an overall unbalance of big brands versus small players.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Many also question whether its prize pool has the potential to unbalance leagues when participating teams return home.
    Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • There’s also a signal for modest instability nearby, particularly along the Gulf Coast.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Company adapts to rising tensions The company has already taken steps to respond to the growing instability.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026

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“Nonequilibrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonequilibrium. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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