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equilibrate
CIDE DICTIONARY
equilibrate, v. t. [L. aequilibratus in equilibrium; aequus equal + libra balance. See Equilibrium.].
To balance two scales, sides, or ends; to keep even with equal weight on each side; to keep in equipoise. H. Spenser. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
equilibrate, v.
1 tr. cause (two things) to balance.
2 intr. be in equilibrium; balance.
1 tr. cause (two things) to balance.
2 intr. be in equilibrium; balance.
Derivative
equilibration n. equilibrator n.
Etymology
LL aequilibrare aequilibrat- (as EQUI-, libra balance)
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