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Counterpoise
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Meaning
Noun
●
A
weight
sufficient
to
balance
another,
for example
in the
opposite
end of
scales
; an
equal
weight
.
●
An effect of
equal
power or
force
acting
in
opposition
; a
force
sufficient
to
balance
another
force
or influence
●
The
relation
of two
weights
or
forces
which
balance
each other
; equilibrium
Verb
●
To
act
against with
equal weight
; to
equal
in
weight
; to
balance
the
weight
of; to counterbalance.
●
To
act
against with
equal
power; to balance.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
counterpoise
English
contrepois
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Equiponderance
Related
Balun
Diplexer
Coax Cable
Dipole Antenna
Zener Diode
Voltage Divider
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