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chemical equilibrium

A balance where a reversible reaction continues in both directions at the same rate.

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Reaction 76% connected

Any action in resisting other action or force; counter tendency; movement in a contrary direction; reverse action.

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Equilibrium 92% connected

Equality of weight or force; an equipoise or a state of rest produced by the mutual counteraction of two or more forces.

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Acid-base balance noun · 86% connection

(physiology) the normal equilibrium between acids and alkalis in the body; "with a normal acid-base balance in the body the blood is s…

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Acid-base equilibrium noun · 86% connection

(physiology) the normal equilibrium between acids and alkalis in the body; "with a normal acid-base balance in the body the blood is s…

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Acceptor noun · 78% connection

(chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated

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Breakdown noun · 78% connection

(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance

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Buffer noun · 78% connection

(chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

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Chemical compound noun · 78% connection

(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

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Chemical decomposition reaction noun · 78% connection

(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance

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Chemical group noun · 78% connection

(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

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Chemical reaction noun · 78% connection

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others; "there was a chemical reaction of the lime with the gro…

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Compound noun · 78% connection

(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

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Decomposition noun · 78% connection

(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance

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Decomposition reaction noun · 78% connection

(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance

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Displacement noun · 78% connection

(chemistry) a reaction in which an elementary substance displaces and sets free a constituent element from a compound

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Displacement reaction noun · 78% connection

(chemistry) a reaction in which an elementary substance displaces and sets free a constituent element from a compound

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Electrolysis noun · 78% connection

(chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions

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form noun · 78% connection

(physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and s…

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Foryml noun · 78% connection

(chemistry) the negative univalent acyl radical CHO that occurs in aldehydes

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Group noun · 78% connection

(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

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activation energy noun · 78% connection

the energy that an atomic system must acquire before a process (such as an emission or reaction) can occur; "catalysts are said to red…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: balance, reversible, reaction, continues, directions.
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Balance noun · 78% connection

An equality between the sums total of the two sides of an account; as, to bring one's accounts to a balance; -- also, the excess on ei…

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Balance wheel unknown · 78% connection

A ratchet-shaped scape wheel, which in some watches is acted upon by the axis of the balance wheel proper (in those watches called a b…

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Bolometer noun · 78% connection

An instrument for measuring minute quantities of radiant heat, especially in different parts of the spectrum; -- called also actinic b…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: balance, reversible, reaction, continues, directions.
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Catalysis noun · 78% connection

acceleration of a chemical reaction induced by the presence of material that is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction; "of t…

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catalyst noun · 78% connection

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed

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Contact action noun · 78% connection

acceleration of a chemical reaction induced by the presence of material that is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction; "of t…

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Continuator noun · 78% connection

One who, or that which, continues; esp., one who continues a series or a work; a continuer.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: balance, reversible, reaction, continues, directions.
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Counterpoise noun · 78% connection

A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight.

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Directory noun · 78% connection

A collection or body of directions, rules, or ordinances; esp., a book of directions for the conduct of worship; as, the Directory use…

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Energy of activation noun · 78% connection

the energy that an atomic system must acquire before a process (such as an emission or reaction) can occur; "catalysts are said to red…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: balance, reversible, reaction, continues, directions.
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Equilibrium constant noun · 78% connection

(chemistry) the ratio of concentrations when equilibrium is reached in a reversible reaction (when the rate of the forward reaction eq…

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