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equipotential

[ ee-kwuh-puh-ten-shuhl, ek-wuh- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Physics.

of the same or exhibiting uniform potential at every point:
an equipotential surface.

equipotential

/ ˌiːkwɪpəˈtɛnʃəl /

equipotential

/ ē′kwə-pə-tĕn′shəl,ĕk′wə- /

A surface within a region containing a potential (typically electric potential), such that all the points on the surface have equal potential.

First recorded in 1670–80; equi- + potential

We therefore might call our systems equipotential systems with single potencies; or, more shortly, singular-equipotential systems.

The term harmonious-equipotential system therefore seems to be the right one to denote them.

We could hardly imagine a better instance of an harmonious-equipotential system.

It is an open question whether this complex system is to be called equipotential or not.

The cambium of the Phanerogams may be regarded as the very type of a complex-equipotential system, promoting restitution of form.

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