equipotential

[ ee-kwuh-puh-ten-shuh l, ek-wuh- ]
/ ˌi kwə pəˈtɛn ʃəl, ˌɛk wə- /

adjective Physics.

of the same or exhibiting uniform potential at every point: an equipotential surface.

Origin of equipotential

First recorded in 1670–80; equi- + potential

OTHER WORDS FROM equipotential

e·qui·po·ten·ti·al·i·ty, noun

Words nearby equipotential

equipoise, equipollent, equiponderance, equiponderate, equipotent, equipotential, equiprobabilism, equiprobable, equirotal, equisetoid, equisetum

British Dictionary definitions for equipotentiality

equipotential
/ (ˌiːkwɪpəˈtɛnʃəl) /

adjective

having the same electric potential or uniform electric potential
Also: equipotent (ˌiːkwɪˈpəʊtənt) equivalent in power or effect

noun

an equipotential line or surface

Derived forms of equipotential

equipotentiality, noun

Scientific definitions for equipotentiality

equipotential
[ ē′kwə-pə-tĕn′shəl, ĕk′wə- ]

A surface within a region containing a potential (typically electric potential), such that all the points on the surface have equal potential.