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Equilibrium

Noun:

1. A state of balance or stability, where opposing forces or influences are equal.

Sample sentence: The government is trying to restore equilibrium in the economy after years of instability.

2. Physics - The condition of a system where all forces and torques balance each other out.

Sample sentence: The tightrope walker managed to maintain his equilibrium by carefully adjusting his body position.

3. Chemistry - The point at which a chemical reaction is balanced, with the forward and reverse reactions occurring at equal rates.

Sample sentence: The chemist monitored the reaction until it reached equilibrium.

4. Psychology - A state of emotional balance or mental stability.

Sample sentence: Meditation helps to achieve a sense of equilibrium and inner peace.