metastable

• Décrit un état qui est stable sous de petites perturbations, mais qui peut évoluer avec le temps vers un état plus stable ; utilisé généralement en physique et en chimie pour désigner des phases ou des niveaux d'énergie.

Describes a state that is stable under small perturbations but can transition to a more stable state over time; commonly used in physics and chemistry to refer to phases or energy levels.

1. Physical state of equilibriumC2formalscientific

   Describes a physical system that remains in its current state of equilibrium unless it is disturbed enough to transition to a more stable state.

   métastable (état d'équilibre physique)

   • The metastable state of the compound persisted until a catalyst was introduced.
   • In physics, a metastable equilibrium can be disrupted by a small external force.
   • The material exhibited metastable properties under controlled laboratory conditions.

   Antonymesstableunstable