restoring force

noun

A force that tends to bring a body or system towards its equilibrium state.

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Meanings

nounrestoring force (plural restoring forces)

plural restoring forces

  1. natural sciencesA force that tends to bring a body or system towards its equilibrium state.
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APA

restoring force. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/restoring%20force

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“restoring force.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/restoring%20force. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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