nonequilibrium
noun
non·equi·lib·ri·um ˌnän-ˌē-kwə-ˈli-brē-əm 
-ˌe-
: absence or lack of equilibrium or balance : a state of imbalance between opposing forces or processes —often used before another noun
nonequilibrium statesnonequilibrium thermodynamics
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Entropy maximization has long been thought to be a trait of nonequilibrium systems. 
Quanta Magazine, 26 Jan. 2017
Quanta Magazine, 26 Jan. 2017 Word History
First Known Use
1790, in the meaning defined above
nonequilibrium
noun
as in disequilibrium
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- disequilibrium
- imbalance
- unbalance
- fluctuation
- instability
- volatility
- disequilibration
- unsteadiness
- insecurity
- mutability
- changeability
- precariousness
- shakiness
- inconstancy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- equilibrium
- equilibration
- balance
- stasis
- poise
- offset
- stability
- security
- counterpoise
- counterbalance
- equipoise
- firmness
- steadiness
- fixedness