relaxation time

noun

The characteristic time for a system to reach an equilibrium condition after a disturbance.

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Meanings

nounrelaxation time (countable and uncountable, plural relaxation times)

plural relaxation times

  1. countableuncountablenatural sciencesThe characteristic time for a system to reach an equilibrium condition after a disturbance.
  2. countableuncountablemedicineThe time taken for a muscle to revert to its resting state after being used.
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