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Definition metastability in British English

metastability noun

noun
1

in physics, a situation in which an isolated system spends time in a state other than the state of least energy

Example

The universe could last a long time - 13.8 billion years or (hopefully!) more - a situation called "metastability".

2

in electronics, the ability of a digital electronic system to persist for an unlimited time in an unstable equilibrium

Example

Metastability is a phenomenon that can cause system failure in digital devices.

Definition metastability in British English