steady-state
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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