as in equilibrium
a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another
striving to achieve an equilibration between the rights of the individual and the needs of society
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Recent Examples of equilibration
This indicated that the materials undergo reversible equilibration during operation.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equilibration
equilibrium
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In 2022, conservation experts expressed explicit concern with the building’s heavy use of concrete, noting that the museum would require an elaborate (and energy-thirsty) ventilation system to maintain internal temperature equilibrium.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
24 Apr. 2026
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Fashioned from basalt, stone, and slate, this is the empty canvas upon which every ray of light and the sounds of birds and waves create a dynamic of its own and restore a sense of equilibrium.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Equilibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibration. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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