metastable

metastable

形容词

1. (物理学) 亚稳定的，亚稳态的

2. (化学) 亚稳定的，亚稳态的

3. (地球科学) 亚稳定的，亚稳态的

4. (生物学) 亚稳态的，亚稳定的

名词

1. (物理学) 亚稳态

2. (化学) 亚稳态

3. (地球科学) 亚稳态

4. (生物学) 亚稳态

词语辨析

metastable与stable的区别在于稳定性的程度。metastable表示较稳定但不是完全稳定的状态，而stable则表示完全稳定。

词汇扩充

1. metastable equilibrium: 亚稳态平衡

2. metastable state: 亚稳态

3. metastability: 亚稳定性

近义词

unstable, labile, precarious, insecure

反义词

stable, steady

柯林斯词典

metastable

形容词

1. (物理学) In physics, a metastable state or system is in a condition that is stable but may change to a less stable configuration if disturbed by an external force.

2. (化学) In chemistry, a metastable substance is stable for a time but may eventually change into another form or decompose.

名词

1. (物理学) A system that is in a metastable state.

2. (化学) A metastable substance.

牛津词典

metastable

形容词

1. (物理学) (of a state) stable but not at equilibrium.

2. (化学) (of a substance) having a potential energy level that is higher than that of a more stable form but lower than that of the unstable form.

名词

1. (物理学) A metastable state.

2. (化学) A metastable substance.

用法

1. The molecule exists in a metastable state.

分子处于亚稳态。

2. Metastable materials have unique properties.

亚稳态材料具有独特的性质。

3. The system can transition from a metastable state to an unstable state.

系统可以从亚稳态过渡到不稳定态。

例句

1. Metastable states can persist for extended periods of time before transitioning to a more stable state. (物理学)
2. Iron can exist in a metastable state at high temperatures. (化学)
3. The earthquake triggered the transition of the rock formation from a metastable state to an unstable state. (地球科学)
4. The cell membrane maintains a metastable state to regulate the flow of ions. (生物学)
5. The metastable equilibrium of the system was disrupted by external factors. (物理学)
6. The metastable substance underwent a spontaneous transformation. (化学)
7. The metastable state of the atmosphere led to unpredictable weather conditions. (地球科学)
8. Metastability is a characteristic of certain biological systems. (生物学)
9. Metastable equilibrium is a state where a system is stable but not at its lowest energy level. (物理学)
10. The reaction proceeds through a metastable intermediate. (化学)
11. The formation of metastable minerals is influenced by geological processes. (地球科学)
12. The metastable state of the cell allows for rapid response to external stimuli. (生物学)
13. Metastable substances have potential applications in energy storage. (化学)
14. The metastable state of the material can be controlled through external pressure. (物理学)
15. The metastable equilibrium of the ecosystem is maintained through complex interactions between species. (生物学)
16. The metastable state of the magma chamber led to volcanic activity. (地球科学)
17. Metastable systems are of great interest in the field of nanotechnology. (物理学)
18. The metastable substance exhibited unique magnetic properties. (化学)
19. The metastable state of the climate system contributes to long-term climate variability. (地球科学)
20. The metastable state of the cell allows for adaptation to changing environmental conditions. (生物学)
21. Metastability is an important concept in the study of phase transitions. (物理学)