equilibrant

[ ih-kwil-uh-bruh nt ]
/ ɪˈkwɪl ə brənt /

noun Physics.

a counterbalancing force or system of forces.

Origin of equilibrant

From the French word équilibrant, dating back to 1880–85. See equilibrium, -ant

Words nearby equilibrant

equidistant, equiform, equilateral, equilateral hyperbola, equilateralism, equilibrant, equilibrate, equilibration, equilibrist, equilibrium, equilibrium dialysis

Example sentences from the Web for equilibrant

  • The diagonal is the resultant of the two forces and OW is the equilibrant which is equal and opposite to the resultant.

    Physics |Willis Eugene Tower

  • Graphic representation of forces: component, resultant, equilibrant.

    Physics |Willis Eugene Tower

  • Graphic Representation; typical examples of finding a component, a resultant, or an equilibrant.

    Physics |Willis Eugene Tower

British Dictionary definitions for equilibrant

equilibrant
/ (ɪˈkwɪlɪbrənt) /

noun

a force capable of balancing another force and producing equilibrium