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disequilibrium

UK
/ˌdɪsˌiːkwɪˈlɪbriəm/
US
/ˌdɪsˌikwɪˈlɪbriəm/

Translations

disequilibriumnoun
disequilibriums
pl
The sudden drop in oil prices caused a disequilibrium in the global energy market.
La chute soudaine des prix du pétrole a provoqué un déséquilibre sur le marché mondial de l’énergie.
Synonyms
imbalance
disparity
disproportion
instability
unevenness
disequilibriumadjective
UK
/ˌdɪsˌiːkwɪˈlɪbriəm/
US
/ˌdɪsˌikwɪˈlɪbriəm/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g., "disequilibrium effects"
de déséquilibreEmployé dans le langage scientifique et technique.
The researchers analyzed disequilibrium stress in the rock strata.
Les chercheurs ont analysé les contraintes de déséquilibre dans les couches rocheuses.

Definitions

disequilibriumnoun
A state of imbalance or lack of stability in a system, often referring to economic or financial markets.
The sudden drop in oil prices caused a disequilibrium in the global energy market.
A condition in which opposing forces or influences are not in balance, leading to instability.
The disequilibrium in the ecosystem was evident after the introduction of the invasive species.
In medicine, a disturbance or impairment of balance, often affecting the body's equilibrium.
The patient experienced disequilibrium due to an inner ear infection.
disequilibriumadjective
Relating to or resulting from a state of imbalance; used before a noun to indicate association with disequilibrium.
The researchers analyzed disequilibrium stress in the rock strata.
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