A steady state economy is an economy with stable or mildly fluctuating size. The term typically refers to a national economy, but it can also be applied to a local, regional, or global economy. An economy can reach a steady state after a period of growth or after a period of downsizing or degrowth. To be sustainable, a steady state economy may not exceed ecological limits.
Noun. 1. nitride-a compound containing nitrogen and a more electropositive element (such as phosphorus or a metal). chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight.
Nitrile Rubber Definition - Nitrile rubber is a synthetic rubber made from a copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene. It has good elastomeric... Nitrile Rubber Definition - Nitrile rubber is a synthetic rubber made from a copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene. It has good elastomeric properties and is also resistant to physical hazards like punctures, cuts, snags, abrasion, oil, caustics and aliphatic hydrocarbons. As a result of its strength and resiliency, it is used in several saftety-related applications.