Le Chatelier law


Le Cha·te·li·er law

(lĕ chah-tel-ē-ā'), if external factors such as temperature and pressure disturb a system in equilibrium, adjustment occurs in such a way that the effect of the disturbing factors is reduced to a minimum. Synonym(s): Le Chatelier principle

Le Cha·te·lier law

(lĕ-shah-tel-yā' law) If external factors such as temperature and pressure disturb a system in equilibrium, adjustment occurs in such a way that the effect of the disturbing factors is reduced to a minimum.

Le Chatelier,

Henri, French physical chemist, 1850-1936. Le Chatelier law - if external factors such as temperature and pressure disturb a system in equilibrium, adjustment occurs in such a way that the effect of the disturbing factors is reduced to a minimum. Synonym(s): Le Chatelier principleLe Chatelier principle - Synonym(s): Le Chatelier law