(n) (physics) two laws governing electric networks in which steady currents flow: the sum of all the currents at a point is zero and the sum of the voltage gains and drops around any closed circuit is zero
(n) a sale of property by the sheriff under authority of a court's writ of execution in order satisfy an unpaid obligation, Syn. execution sale, judicial sale, forced sale
[ After J. H. van't Hoff, Dutch physical chemist. ] (Phys. Chem.) The generalization that: when a system is in equilibrium, of the two opposed interactions the endothermic is promoted by raising the temperature, the exothermic by lowering it. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
[色厉内荏 / 色厲內荏, sè lì nèi rěnㄙㄜˋ ㄌㄧˋ ㄋㄟˋ ㄖㄣˇ] lit. show strength while weak inside (成语 saw); appearing fierce while cowardly at heart; a sheep in wolf's clothing#87922
[ひらいり, hirairi] (n) (See 妻入り) Japanese traditional architectural structure, where the building has its main entrance on the side which runs parallel to the roof's ridge