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steady state
n. Physics
A stable condition that does not change over time or in which change in one direction is continually balanced by change in another.

steady state
n
(Physics / General Physics) Physics the condition of a system when some or all of the quantities describing it are independent of time but not necessarily in thermodynamic or chemical equilibrium See also equilibrium [6]

steady state  (std)
A condition of a physical system or device that does not change over time, or in which any one change is continually balanced by another, such as the stable condition of a system in equilibrium.


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They derive steady-state analytical solutions based on Dupuit and Ghyben-Herzberg assumptions to describe the modification of water level and the movement of the interface between fresh groundwater and saltwater in coastal hillside or island situations.
So far, most of the theoretical and experimental works have been based on the steady-state assumption.
A steady-state economy is characterized by stable population and consumption.
 
 
 
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