steady state — n 1) a state or condition of a system or process (as one of the energy states of an atom) that does not change in time 2) a state of physiological equilibrium esp. in connection with a specified metabolic relation or activity * * * dynamic… … Medical dictionary
Steady state (macroeconomics) — otheruses|steady state (disambiguation)The steady state is a condition of the economy in which output per worker (productivity of labour) and capital per worker (capital intensity) do not change over time. This is due to the rate of new capital… … Wikipedia
Steady state (electronics) — In electronics, steady state is an equilibrium condition of a circuit or network that occurs as the effects of transients are no longer important. Steady state determination is an important topic, because many design specifications of electronic… … Wikipedia
steady state — noun 1. : a state or condition of a system or process (as one of the energy states of an atom) that does not change in time 2. : a condition of stability of a generator or electric system under normal fluctuations of load or voltage 3. : a state… … Useful english dictionary
steady state — noun Date: 1885 a state or condition of a system or process (as one of the energy states of an atom) that does not change in time; broadly a condition that changes only negligibly over a specified time … New Collegiate Dictionary
steady state — In a continuous fermentation process, the condition under which the number of cells removed with the outflow is exactly balanced by the number of newly synthesized cells … Glossary of Biotechnology
state — statable, stateable, adj. /stayt/, n., adj., v., stated, stating. n. 1. the condition of a person or thing, as with respect to circumstances or attributes: a state of health. 2. the condition of matter with respect to structure, form,… … Universalium
steady — adj., v., adv., int., & n. adj. (steadier, steadiest) 1 firmly fixed or supported or standing or balanced; not tottering, rocking, or wavering. 2 done or operating or happening in a uniform and regular manner (a steady pace; a steady increase). 3 … Useful english dictionary
state — A condition, situation, or status. [L. status, condition, s.] absent s. SYN: dreamy s.. activated s. SYN: excited s.. anxiety tension s. a milder form of an anxiety disorder. See anxiety disorders, under disorder … Medical dictionary
stead|y-state — steady state, Physics. the condition in which all or most changes or disturbances have been eliminated from a system: »We see examples of the steady state in the equilibrium phase of chemical reactions…and in the “balance of nature” (Emilio Q.… … Useful english dictionary
