Definition of Metastability

1. Noun. The quality of a physical system that persists in its existing equilibrium when undisturbed (or only slightly disturbed) but able to pass to a more stable equilibrium when sufficiently disturbed.

Generic synonyms: Constancy, Stability
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics

Definition of Metastability

1. Noun. An unstable but potentially long-lived state of a system; for example, a supersaturated solution or an excited atom. ¹

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Definition of Metastability

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Metastability

metasilicic
metasilicic acid
metasoma
metasomal
metasomas
metasomatic
metasomatically
metasomatism
metasomatisms
metasomatized
metasome
metasomes
metaspace
metaspaces
metastabilities
metastability (current term)
metastable
metastable isomer
metastably
metastannate
metastannates
metastannic
metastannic acid
metastasectomies
metastasectomy
metastases
metastases to the liver
metastasic
metastasis
metastasise

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