equilibrate verb. [i:kwɪ'lʌɪbreɪt, ɪ'kwɪlɪ-, i:-] M17.
[Late Latin aequilibrat- pa. ppl stem of aequilibrare, formed as EQUI- + libra balance: see -ATE³.]
1. verb trans. Bring into or keep in equilibrium; cause to balance (with). M17.
■ De Quincey To equilibrate the supply with the demand.

2. verb intrans. & trans. Be in equilibrium (with); balance. E19.

3. verb intrans. Approach a state of equilibrium. M20.
Journal of Endocrinology The Petri dishes were..allowed to equilibrate for 24 h in an incubator.

■ e'quilibrator noun a device for maintaining or restoring equilibrium E20.

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