metastable

adjective

(of physical systems) continuing in its present state of equilibrium unless sufficiently disturbed to pass to a more stable state of equilibrium

Roots

metameta- · Greek · beyond, altered staresta- · Latin · to stand bilis-ble · Latin · able to

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