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le chatelier

 

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Noun le chatelier has 1 sense
  1. le Chatelier, Henry le Chatelier - French chemist who formulated Le Chatelier's principle (1850-1936)
    --1 is a kind of chemist

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Term: Le Chatelier

Definition

Le Chatelier, also known as Le Chatelier's principle, is a principle in chemistry that describes how a chemical system at equilibrium responds to external influences or changes in its conditions.

Senses

Sense 1: Principle

Definition: The principle that states when a system at equilibrium is disturbed, it will shift in a way that minimizes the effect of the disturbance.

Example sentence: According to Le Chatelier's principle, if pressure is increased on a reaction at equilibrium, the system will shift in the direction that reduces the number of gas molecules.

Sense 2: Local Usage

Definition: Locally, "le chatelier" is sometimes used to refer to a coffee brewing device, particularly the French press.

Example sentence: I just bought a new le chatelier to enjoy a strong cup of coffee in the morning.

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