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steady-state Definition

steady-state (-stāt′)

adjective

designating or of a system, operation, mixture, rate, etc. that does not change with time or that maintains a state of relative equilibrium even after undergoing fluctuations or transformations

steady-state Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • achieve: The ITER-FEAT design has placed more emphasis on achieving a steady-state burn using non-inductive currents than the original ITER design.

Modifies a noun

  • plasma: Steady-state plasma concentrations are attained within 5 days of once daily dosing.
  • concentration: The steady-state concentration depends upon the enzyme reaction kinetics, which must be rapid.
  • flow: The Ricardo steady-state flow rig â providing cost-effective quantification of bulk swirl or tumble â provides the starting point in most programs.
  • condition: Steady-state conditions are achieved by the second day of dosing.
  • theory: According to the steady-state theory there never was a Big Bang.
  • operation: Note that the Gemini Observatory is not yet in steady-state operations.

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