Example Sentences
"A chemical reaction reaches equilibrium when forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate."
"An ecosystem is in equilibrium when predator and prey populations are balanced."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of equilibrium?
Study Tips
To remember equilibrium, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about science.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.