non-equilibrium

Meanings

• noun

  Status or condition where a system is not in equilibrium, meaning it is undergoing change.

  - "The reaction between hydrogen and chlorine is an example of a non-equilibrium process."
  - "The economy is in a state of non-equilibrium due to the ongoing recession."

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Variants

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nonequilibrium

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Etymology

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From the terms non-, meaning not, and equilibrium, meaning a state of balance.

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Trivia

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1. Non-equilibrium processes are often irreversible.

2. The study of non-equilibrium systems is an active area of research in many fields.

3. Non-equilibrium processes can lead to the emergence of new structures and patterns.

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Related Concepts

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1. equilibrium: A state of balance or stability where all opposing forces or influences are equal.

2. thermodynamics: The branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat, work, and energy.

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Non-equilibrium is a concept used extensively in physics, particularly in thermodynamics. It is also relevant in other fields such as economics, ecology, and sociology.

How to Memorize "non-equilibrium"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a system that is not at rest and is undergoing change.
   - Imagine a reaction between two substances where the products are not yet in their final state.

2. associate
   

   - Associate non-equilibrium with change and instability.
   - Link it to the concept of a system being out of balance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that non-equilibrium is the opposite of equilibrium.

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