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
  • Small imbalances can trigger more stress than usual during the Libra moon.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The report examined how job strain, effort-reward imbalance, job insecurity, long working hours, and workplace bullying contribute to cardiovascular disease and mental disorders.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 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
  • Over the past several years, firms have faced a rapid succession of shocks, from inflation and rising interest rates to recurring fears of recession and geopolitical instability.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Returning to Haiti and Syria is out of the question for many people because those countries remain wracked with violence and instability, said Sejal Zota, co-founder and legal director of Just Futures Law.
    Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026

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“Nonequilibrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonequilibrium. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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