SINCE 1828
equilibrate
verb
equil·i·brate
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equilibrated;
equilibrating
Definition of equilibrate
: to bring into or keep in equilibrium : balance
: to bring about, come to, or be in equilibrium
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Other Words from equilibrate
equilibration
\ i-ˌkwi-lə-ˈbrā-shən
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noun
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noun
equilibrator
\ i-ˈkwi-lə-ˌbrā-tər
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noun
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noun
equilibratory
\ i-ˈkwi-lə-brə-ˌtȯr-ē
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adjective
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adjective
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equilibrate
verb
equil·i·brate
| \ i-ˈkwil-ə-ˌbrāt
\
\
equilibrated;
equilibrating
Medical Definition of equilibrate
: to bring into or keep in equilibrium
: to bring about, come to, or be in equilibrium
Other Words from equilibrate
equilibration
\ -ˌkwil-ə-ˈbrā-shən
\
noun
\
noun
equilibratory
\ -ˈkwil-ə-brə-ˌtōr-ē, -ˌtȯr-
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adjective
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adjective
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