metastabil
metastable
English translations
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metastable
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Zustand, der stabil erscheint, aber leicht durch eine kleine Störung verändert werden kann.
- English meaning
- A state that appears stable but can be easily changed by a small disturbance.
- Synonym
- labil, instabil
- German example
- Das System befindet sich in einem metastabilen Zustand.
- English example
- The system is in a metastable state.
Related words
- Orthohelium
Orthohelium
- Tetrasauerstoff
Tetraoxygen (O4) is a metastable allotrope of oxygen that forms under high pressure and has a stronger oxidizing power than normal oxygen (O2).
Example sentences with “metastabil”
Der Zustand ist nur metastabil. (The state is only metastable.)
Frequently asked questions
What does metastable mean?
It means the state is stable under certain conditions but can change if disturbed.