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Chemical Equilibrium: The condition when the forward and reverse reaction rates are equal and the concentrations of the products remain constant.

Equilibrium Theory: A model under which it is assumed that the waters covering the face of the Earth instantly respond to the tide-producing forces of the Moon and Sun to form a surface of equilibrium under the . . . View Full Definition

Equilibrium Tide: Hypothetical tide due to the tide producing forces under the equilibrium theory. Also known as gravitational tide.

Fire Retardant Chemical: A chemical or preparation of chemicals used to reduce the flammability of a material or to retard the spread of flame.

Equilibrium Rate Of Interest: The price when the supply of goods matches demand.

Equilibrium Price: The slope of the capital market line (CML). Since the C.M.L. represents the expected return offered to compensate for a perceived level of risk, each point on the line is a balanced market c . . . View Full Definition

Electrochemical Cell: A device that uses a redox reaction to produce electricity, or a device that uses electricity to drive a redox reaction in the desired direction.

Equilibrium Argument: The theoretical phase of a constituent of the equilibrium tide. It is usually represented by the expression (V+ u), in which V is a uniformly changing angular quantity involving multiples of . . . View Full Definition

Equilibrium Constant: The product of the concentrations of the products, divided by the product of the concentrations of the reactants, for a chemical reaction at equilibrium. For example, the equilibrium constan . . . View Full Definition

Equilibrium Market Price Of Risk: Special dividends received by investors of a firm for income the investor lost because the firm altered the dividends payment schedule.