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ˈmɛt əˌsteɪ bəl, ˌmɛt əˈsteɪ-metastable
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metastableadjective
(of physical systems) continuing in its present state of equilibrium unless sufficiently disturbed to pass to a more stable state of equilibrium
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metastableadjective
Of or pertaining to a physical or chemical state that is relatively long-lived, but may decay to a lower energy state when slightly perturbed or through a quantum transition.
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metastable
In chemistry and physics, metastability denotes an intermediate energetic state within a dynamical system other than the system's state of least energy. A ball resting in a hollow on a slope is a simple example of metastability. If the ball is only slightly pushed, it will settle back into its hollow, but a stronger push may start the ball rolling down the slope. Bowling pins show similar metastability by either merely wobbling for a moment or tipping over completely. A common example of metastability in science is isomerisation. Higher energy isomers are long lived because they are prevented from rearranging to their preferred ground state by (possibly large) barriers in the potential energy.
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metastable
Metastable refers to a state of a system which is stable but not in its most stable possible state. It is an equilibrium state that may endure for a considerable time, but from which the system will eventually transition to its most stable state. This transition can be triggered by a small disturbance. The term is often used in various fields such as physics, chemistry, and biology to describe atoms, molecules, living organisms, or mechanical systems.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of metastable in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of metastable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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