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Term: Equilibrium

Noun

Sense 1: A state of balance or stability, where opposing forces or factors are equal.

Sample Sentence: The ballerina gracefully maintained her equilibrium as she balanced on one toe.

Sense 2: Mental or emotional stability.

Sample Sentence: It's important to maintain emotional equilibrium during times of stress.

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Verb

Sense: To bring into or maintain a state of equilibrium.

Sample Sentence: The scientist worked to equilibrate the temperatures of the two substances.

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Adjective

Sense: In a state of balance or equilibrium.

Sample Sentence: The ecosystem strives to find an equilibrium state with its surroundings.

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