Le Châtelier's principle

A form of Le Chatelier's principle — A principle stating that, if a chemical system at equilibrium experiences a change in concentration, temperature, or total pressure, the equilibrium will shift in order to minimize that change.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of Le Chatelier's principle.
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