ground state (redirected from Stationary state)

ground state

n.

The state of least possible energy in a physical system, as of atoms or molecules.

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ground state,

1 the lowest energy level of a physical system. See also fatigue state.

2 the stable form of an atom or molecule.

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ground state,

n the state of a nucleus, an atom, or a molecule when it has its lowest energy. All other states are termed
excited.

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state

condition or situation.

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excited state

the condition of a nucleus, atom or molecule produced by the addition of energy to the system as the result of absorption of photons or of inelastic collisions with other particles or systems.

ground state

the condition of lowest energy of a nucleus, atom or molecule.

refractory state

a condition of subnormal excitability of muscle and nerve following excitation.

resting state

the physiological condition achieved by complete rest for at least 1 hour.

steady state

dynamic equilibrium.