Difference between revisions of "Metastable"
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| − | Also called a "repeller" by Mandelbrot<ref>Benoit B. Mandelbrot, ''The Fractal Geometry of Nature'' W. H. Freeman (1982) ISBN 9780716711865</ref> | + | Also called a "repeller" by Mandelbrot<ref>Benoit B. Mandelbrot, ''The Fractal Geometry of Nature'' W. H. Freeman (1982) ISBN 9780716711865</ref> in his discussion of attractors. |
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Revision as of 14:06, 22 February 2025
Definition
- (of a state of equilibrium) stable provided it is subjected to no more than small disturbances. "the amount of supercooling a liquid can accept while remaining in metastable equilibrium is limited"
- (of a substance or particle) theoretically unstable but so long-lived as to be stable for practical purposes. "the occurrence of metastable olivine and deep earthquakes in subducting lithosphere"
Context
Also called a "repeller" by Mandelbrot[1] in his discussion of attractors.
References
- ↑ Benoit B. Mandelbrot, The Fractal Geometry of Nature W. H. Freeman (1982) ISBN 9780716711865
